Fox News has confirmed that security personnel will reinstall the fence surrounding the Capitol next week prior to President Biden’s State of the Union speech.
The United States Capitol Police are ready for the possibility of a “Freedom Convoy” truck rally in Washington, D.C., in anticipation of President Barack Obama’s March 1 address. Truckers from the “Freedom Convoy” have been protesting coronavirus restrictions and vaccination requirements in Canada for weeks, resulting in a temporary closure of the key Ambassador Bridge border crossing between Windsor and Detroit.
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Capitol Police said they are “aware” of similar protesters coming to Washington, D.C., and are preparing to “facilitate” First Amendment activities while coordinating with law enforcement agencies and the District of Columbia National Guard to prepare for Biden’s speech.
The U.S Capitol Police stated on Friday, “The United States Capitol Police and the United States Secret Service have been closely working together to plan for the upcoming State of the Union.”
“Law enforcement agencies across the National Capital Region are aware of plans for a series of truck convoys arriving in Washington, D.C., around the time of the State of the Unio. As with any demonstration, the USCP will facilitate lawful First Amendment activity,” the police remarked.
Following the Capitol assault on January 6, 2021, the Capitol grounds received significant fence, police, and military presence.
