In response to a different question, Psaki noted that the Canadian truckers have many grievances against the government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in addition to their original anti-mandate cause. ‘Freedom Convoy’ forces Ambassador Bridge shutdown over vaccine protest But it’s important to note where the disruption is occurring.” Where we have seen disruptions has been related to these convoys and protests,” she added. “We have not seen a disruption as it relates to requirements to the industry. EPA / Kadri MohamedĪfter replying that “I’d have to check with our team on security preparations,” Psaki told reporters: “I think what I would just reiterate here is that we know that requirements work. Is the administration making preparations to be ready for an upcoming Freedom Convoy planned for DC? And does the White House have any concerns about similar protests happening here in the nation’s capital?” People walk near parked trucks as truckers continue to protest the vaccine mandates in in downtown Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. “As you know, the trucker convoy in Ottawa has been very disruptive and paralyzed parts of the city’s downtown. That date obviously would coincide with President Biden’s State of the Union address,” USA Today reporter Joey Garrison said at Psaki’s regular briefing. “A group of US truckers say they’re planning a similar protest in Washington, DC - possibly for March 1 to oppose COVID vaccine mandates. The threatened demonstration draws inspiration from truckers in Canada, who blocked a major cross-border bridge this week after snarling traffic in Ottawa for several days to oppose that country’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday that “everybody can peacefully protest” when asked about the possibility that a disruptive trucker convoy could arrive in Washington during President Biden’s first State of the Union address on March 1. Up to 20 arrested after striking truckers block major food plant exits World’s worst driver gets truck stuck vertically under overpass Trucker records creepy ghost-like figure on highway while driving alone: Video ‘Mighty little’ lady truck driver, who’s only 5’2″, says men at stops can’t get over her looks, size
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