Mediaite reports:
The “People’s Convoy” of American truckers inspired by protesters from Canada’s Freedom Convoy left California Wednesday, en route to Washington, D.C. as a large group of National Guard troops awaits them.
Truckers have been organizing in several locations, but the California group seems to be by far the most organized.
Convoy organizer Maureen Steele told Newmax TV last week the group was well-organized, well-funded, and expected to begin its journey with at least 1,000 trucks. Steele also said she believed the convoy would swell in size as it traverses the country.
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WATCH: ‘People’s Convoy’ Claims 1,100 Trucks As They Depart California En Route to D.C. https://t.co/t8nnJkNbvT
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“This is the most peaceful convoy that you could ever be in, it’s the People’s Convoy.”
Trucker Allen Kelly gives an update as the convoy begins its cross-country journey to Washington DC to protest vaccine and mask mandates.
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Truckers and their supporters prepare for a “People’s Convoy” heading from #Adelanto, CA to Washington, DC to protest #COVID19 mandates. The protestors are calling for a full re-opening of the country. ?:@Mario_Tama #peoplesconvoy2022 pic.twitter.com/HW2hZXxS2f
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A DC trucker convoy group shared a video of children drawing on trucks before they supposedly take off for DC; though it’s unclear whether they were drawn by one of the kids or someone else, the slogans seen on the hood are unmistakably QAnon rallying cries. pic.twitter.com/YtZJmPBFrw
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