Jacinda Ardern is blaming Russian disinformation for the 2022 Parliament protest, but critics say she’s deflecting from her own policy failures.

FACTS

  • Ardern suggested Russia influenced the 2022 protest, citing similarities with Canada’s convoy
  • Protest groups and commentators called her claim a baseless conspiracy theory
  • She provided no evidence, prompting backlash and ridicule online
Jacinda Ardern is blaming Russian disinformation for the 2022 Parliament protest, but critics say she’s deflecting from her own policy failures.
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