The change in plans created confusion among followers and supporters who said they donated “a lot of money and supplies” to support the convoy.
The “People’s Convoy,” along with other convoys, were expected to meet and protest COVID-19 mandates in Washington DC on Saturday after driving across the country from California on February 22. However, their arrival has now been delayed as organizers invited supporters to join an “all day” rally instead at the Hagerstown Speedway that is located 80 miles outside of DC. “Rally will begin at the Hagerstown Speedway Grandstands at 5pm EST today. From the flagstand, there will be speakers from the lead convoy organizers, Drs, US Freedom Flyers, and truckers,” one of the admins posted on the “People’s Convoy” (Official) Telegram channel Saturday afternoon. “We will be unfurling the American flag in the parking area following the speakers. Come out and join us as we continue on this history making event!” The update was also announced on the group’s website, with no other details revealed about why the group decided to suddenly change plans. Earlier on Saturday, the admins of the group wrote another Telegram post: “AT THIS TIME THERE IS NO UPDATE.
