GoFundMe is fucking stupid, but their reasoning here makes sense. They need to confirm the funds will be used for the intended purpose, which is making sure the money goes to the hundreds / thousands of truckers to cover protest expenses and not some Jews' pocket. That won't be an easy task for the organizer, but it is necessary.
I'm not ruling out foul play yet, just commenting that putting it on hold until the organizer can show they have a system in place to disburse funds correctly is not a bad thing.
Why does GoFundMe have to be the gatekeeper? If the fundraiser misuses the funds, there are plenty of existing laws in Canada to address any issues. GoFundMe has no fiduciary responsibility other than to make sure the funds go from the donor to the fundraiser. They only involve themselves for political reasons. They are not law enforcement. If Al Queda started a go fund me, it is not their place to stop it. They should simply inform law enforcement and it is up to law enforcement to build a case to seize the funds.
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