As truckers in protest COVID-19 mandates in Canada, American truckers are reportedly organizing their own convoy to protest COVID-19 restrictions will end up in Washington, D.C.
“The Great American Patriot Project on Wednesday asked volunteers to contribute, join or support a convoy of truckers slated to travel to Washington D.C. next month,” Newsweek reported. “Organizers say the American truckers’ protest, dubbed ‘The People’s Convoy,’ will depart on Interstate 40 heading east from [Barstow, California,] on February 23.”
The People’s Convoy says in explains in their mission statement, “Americans love our freedoms and love the Constitution of The United States of America. This convoy aims to bring back our freedoms, our civil liberties, and bring an end to all unconstitutional mandates. This is about our rights, as well as the freedom of future generations. It’s not about political parties, but more so about a government that has forgotten its place and has no regard for our founding fathers instructions, The Constitution.”
Washington D.C. Police are reportedly making plans to prevent “civil disturbance” if the trucker convoy reaches the city.
“Officers were alerted this week that no time off will be granted between Feb. 22 and March 5th, and starting Tuesday, specialized units will be activated,” Fox 5 reported. “By Wednesday, nearly 500 officers a day will be on civil disturbance platoons. Over 200 officers will be on traffic support, including officers diverted from the Investigative Services Bureau.”
D.C. Police said in a statement on Thursday, “The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is aware of potential First Amendment activities that may take place in the National Capital Region, including Washington, DC. At this time, a permit application has not been submitted to MPD. As with all First Amendment demonstrations, MPD will be monitoring, assessing, and planning accordingly with our law enforcement partners.”
