WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office confirmed Tuesday night that the National Guard has been authorized to assist with traffic control ahead of possible trucker demonstrations — one of which could be in the city as soon as Wednesday night.
Much remains unknown about how disruptive protests could be and exactly when and how the region will be impacted.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherFOX 5 was first to report on plans by one convoy organizer, Bob Bolus, who said Sunday he would arrive in the D.C.
region Wednesday night with plans to shut down the Capital Beltway.On Tuesday, he said he no longer intended to shut down the Beltway, but still had plans to drive on the Beltway if he gets enough truckers to join his convoy from Scranton, Pa.
He also said law enforcement contacted him about his plans following FOX 5’s interview.Meanwhile, in California, what could be the largest planned convoy gathered in Adelanto Tuesday night with plans to head out Wednesday on a ten-day trip to D.C.