“Freedom Convoy” spinoff arrives in Maryland with about 1,000 vehicles and unclear plans
The truckers and supporters are now the closest they have been to the nation’s capital, where they want to hold lawmakers “accountable” for the government’s pandemic responses. But it’s not clear what they will do next to accomplish their goals.
When asked Friday night about the group’s plans, People’s Convoy organizer Mike Landis said: “We’re going to keep annoying D.C. … Just make them wonder a little bit.” He continued: “Look, we’re truck drivers; we’re very spontaneous.”The possibility of caravans of truckers heading to the Beltway has prompted security concerns, drawing in police agencies from D.C., Maryland and Virginia to monitor the group.
On his way to Los Angeles, Brown blew out the rear end of his truck and waited five days for repairs. And before he even found the other truckers, Brown adopted a two-year-old golden retriever named Copper.By Feb. 23, he had joined the group on their way out of Southern California. Since then, Brown said the trip has been more exciting than he could have imagined.
During the journey, supporters have stood on chilly highway overpasses to wave American flags. They’ve cheered at rallies and followed the journey on social media. And donations have poured in. By Monday, the group claimed to have collected more than $1.5 million. There are no trucker-related convoy permit applications for the coming days, National Park Service spokesman Mike Litterst said on Friday.
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