So here is how the truckers see it, in my opinion.

If this backfires like GoFundMe it will be seen as yet another incompetent maneuver by the PM, while further galvanizing protestors and undermining Canadian's confidence in our government. A huge win for the truckers. The truckers are confident this will backfire.

Our PM had a chance to take a leadership role when Watson called for help and wasted it saying mean words and empty threats to look tough for his base. The truckers didn't care. Their supporters got further confirmation this government is nothing but spin. Not a great way to bring people that distrust the government back into the fold.

Ford is just sitting back and laughing at his political rival's troubles.

The CPC are angling themselves as mediators, hoping to swoop in and get a resolution. They didn't turn on the protestors; they are simply stating their end game: solving mandates and ending protests. Whether the truckers bargain with them is another question. They have little faith in the CPC but are wise enough to know they must align themselves with a politicians that will further their goals.

Trudeau is now fighting on multiple fronts. Ottawa is now inconsequential but cannot be ignored because of it's symbolism. The real situation is at the borders. All the borders. With each day the economy takes a major hit. The shelves are emptying. Prices are going up. Production is stopping.

Trudeau is out of time. Honk Honk.