02:15Authorities in DC have stepped up security measures in the US capital as seen on Wednesday, anticipating the arrival of spin offs of the Canadian 'Freedom Convoy' truckers protest.
Roads surrounding the US Capitol were blocked by trucks as a basic security measure.
"I knew about the truckers in Canada blocking the traffic and I think it's completely irresponsible and crazy," commented a DC resident.
According to calls on social media, truckers are expected to gather in DC over the following days and weeks to protest vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 measures.
USA: DC steps up security measures ahead of expected ‘Freedom Convoy' arrival
Authorities in DC have stepped up security measures in the US capital as seen on Wednesday, anticipating the arrival of spin offs of the Canadian 'Freedom Convoy' truckers protest.
Roads surrounding the US Capitol were blocked by trucks as a basic security measure.
"I knew about the truckers in Canada blocking the traffic and I think it's completely irresponsible and crazy," commented a DC resident.
According to calls on social media, truckers are expected to gather in DC over the following days and weeks to protest vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 measures.
Authorities in DC have stepped up security measures in the US capital as seen on Wednesday, anticipating the arrival of spin offs of the Canadian 'Freedom Convoy' truckers protest.
Roads surrounding the US Capitol were blocked by trucks as a basic security measure.
"I knew about the truckers in Canada blocking the traffic and I think it's completely irresponsible and crazy," commented a DC resident.
According to calls on social media, truckers are expected to gather in DC over the following days and weeks to protest vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 measures.