Washington, D.C
Right-Wing Protesters Carry Out Short-Lived July 4 ‘Attack’ On D.C. Area Highways
Early Monday morning, members of the right-wing anti-vax group the 1776 Restoration Motion, previously referred to as The Individuals’s Convoy, launched their “assault” on Washington D.C. highways. The group introduced visitors on 95 north and 95 south close to exit 198 to a close to cease, as they occupied three lanes in each instructions. Their chief, David “Santa” Riddell, who was heading up a bunch on 95 south, proudly said: “We now have actually attacked 270 into Washington, D.C., 7 [sic] into Washington D.C., 95 north into Washington, D.C. and 95 south into Washington, D.C.—all with comparatively the identical period of time.” Over on 95 north, Riddell mentioned cops had threatened the “arrest” of members who continued to impede the interstate. The group efficiently blocked parts of the highways for half-hour Monday morning, however their July 4 actions might not be over but. Earlier this week, a pacesetter pledged they’d additionally shut down the Washington, D.C. space beltway.