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‘People’s Convoy’ plans to circle Capital Beltway on Monday morning, organizer says
By Ellie Silverman and Karina Elwood
Yesterday at 11:48 p.m. EST | Updated today at 2:05 a.m. EST
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A demonstrator in Bethesda waves an American flag on March 6 as trucks drive down Interstate 495 while circling the Washington Beltway during the “People’s Convoy” event. (Craig Hudson/Bloomberg News)
The “People’s Convoy,” a group of hundreds of trucks, cars and SUVs protesting the government’s response to the pandemic, plans to leave the Hagerstown Speedway about 9:30 a.m. Monday and head to the Capital Beltway for a second day of demonstrations in the D.C. area, an organizer said.
Organizer Brian Brase said the group, which circled the Beltway twice on Sunday, is aiming to loop around once on Monday. He said the group plans to occupy two lanes instead of one, as an “escalation.” The group’s motorists will drive the minimum legal speed limit, he said.
Authorities across the D.C. region have monitored the group and warned drivers about potential traffic problems in coming days. Some officials have encouraged drivers to avoid the Beltway when possible.
The group plans to stay at the speedway until “at least” Saturday, Brase said, adding that “hopefully this is all over by Wednesday.” He did not disclose the group’s plans for the rest of the week.
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By Ellie Silverman
Ellie Silverman covers protest movements, activism and local news. At The Post, she has also covered local crime and courts. She has previously reported on retail, breaking news and general assignment stories for the Philadelphia Inquirer, her hometown paper. She graduated from the University of Maryland, where she reported for the Diamondback. Twitter
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By Karina Elwood
Karina Elwood is an intern covering local politics and government on the Metro desk. Twitter
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