CHICAGO — A truck driver known on X — formerly Twitter — as “Chicago1Ray” is warning New York City residents to “start stocking up” on supplies after he called on fellow drivers to refuse deliveries there to protest a recent court ruling against former President Donald Trump.
“There’s millions of Truckers for Trump millions of us … leave Trump TF alone,” he wrote.
He signs the posting with the hashtag #TruckersForTrump.
It’s unclear just how many drivers will participate in the boycott.
On Feb. 16, Judge Arthur Engoron ruled that Trump, his two sons, Trump Organization associates and Trump properties were liable for tens of millions of dollars. While the former president, along with his companies and his trust — was ordered to pay more than $350 million plus interest, his sons were also ordered to pay roughly $4 million.
Chicago Ray is not the only one who has spoken out in support of Trump and opposition to the civil fraud ruling.
Elena Cardone, the wife of wealthy real estate investor Grant Cardone, created a GoFundMe page called “Stand with Trump; Fund the $355M Unjust Judgment.” Her husband explained on X that “100% of funds will be forwarded to the Trump organization for his defense of this “ridiculous judgment.”
X user Paul A Szypula wrote under the #TruckersForTrump hashtag: “This truck stop is usually full before a Monday. But last night it was empty. Truckers and their employers have pledged to not deliver to NYC this week following Judge Engoron’s abuse of President Trump. NYC did a very bad thing.”
Born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and raised in East Texas, John Worthen returned to his home state to attend college in 1998 and decided to make his life in The Natural State. Worthen is a 20-year veteran of the journalism industry and has covered just about every topic there is. He has a passion for writing and telling stories. He has worked as a beat reporter and bureau chief for a statewide newspaper and as managing editor of a regional newspaper in Arkansas. Additionally, Worthen has been a prolific freelance journalist for two decades, and has been published in several travel magazines and on travel websites.
I am proud of the truckers who are patriots. Thank you.
A quick action Semi driver saved my life. It was a storm that blinded me and the water from the truck covered by windshield 100 percent. So I signaled to move to what I thought was behind the truck but I was actually entering UNDERNEATH his second wagon. He saw my signal and honked quickly. Imagine how I felt when I realized I was about to drive underneath the wagon. It took me a while to recover…
I am a truck driver and even though I don’t drive in NY city I am morally supporting you driver’s that are boycotting NY city.
If NY can do this to Presedent Trump yes Presedent Trump they will do this to you or other company that don’t walk there walk and listen to there talk (PAY ATTENTION COMPANIES AND INDEPENDENCE THEY WILL BECOMING FOR EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU, ESPECIALLY IF YOU BUCK THE LEADER SHIP OF NY CITY LIKE KATHY HOCKEL AKA KATHY JOKEL.
This is a good idea if they can afford it. And it’s legal.
I can’t believe how many people will screw their live over an orange traitor.
This is a big country. My son is an independent trucker and there are many loads around southern and midwest states. The weather is better there too. porter
Why would the Trucker Media Group even provide relevance to this? This is not about one candidate or another, or R vs D, but about what is right or wrong here. Would TMG give me a space to openly protest and boycott any city or state for any reason because I did not like the outcome of a trial? NO, They would not. TMG is giving space to a group/individual that is openly supporting a convicted individual legally and properly of a crime.
I I have friends that drive in NYC and hate Trump. they look forward to a boycott as they say they will have more work and businesses will stick with them after the boycott is over…
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I fully support these truckers who boycott NYC. I hope it hurts them where it counts, as well as all the real estate people who are now going to boycott there as well due to the complete risk due to the ruling. The stench made from the ruling is rising and will continue until it is overturned. Hit them where it hurts until they stop punishing Trump for running again, as we all know that’s the only reason they are doing this.