Joe Biden State of The Union Address: Here’s Why Security Agencies Will Reinstall the Fences Around the Capitol
Find out why the fences around the Capitol will be reinstalled ahead of Joe Biden's State of the Union Address. Drew Angerer/Getty Images

Security agencies will reinstall the fence around the U.S. Capitol ahead of President Joe Biden's state of the union address, to be held on March 1, per Fox News.

The Daily Mail mentioned the move was made over a possible protest from the Freedom Convoy, a group composed of protesters in trucks who demonstrated in Canada for weeks against COVID restrictions and mandates.

The protest resulted in a blockade in the Ambassador Bridge border crossing, an area that connects Windsor and Detroit.

Despite the outlets confirming that the fences will be reinstalled next week, the United States Capitol Police (USCP) on Friday underscored that the fences to be re-erected around the Capitol is part of their discussions with several law enforcement agencies, and the decision about it is not yet final.

USCP said that they are collaborating with law enforcement agencies across the National Capital Region and that they are aware of the plans of protests involving truck convoys in Washington D.C.

The agency also added that they will be working with several local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies such as the United States Park Police, DC's Metropolitan Department, and the United States Secret Service.

"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," USCP assured.

It can be recalled that the Capitol grounds were placed in major fencing following the January 6 Capitol insurrection. The police and military were also reportedly present in the area during that time.

Americans to Join "Freedom Convoy" in Capitol Protests

In the light of weighing whether the fences around the Capitol shall be reinstalled, reports noted that protesters from the United States will join the "Freedom Convoy" in their alleged protest in the Capitol.

The group identified as "The People's Convoy" is planning to join the "Freedom Convoy" in their demonstrations and head to Washington D.C. this week.

The organizer of the effort, identified as Maureen Steele, said around 1,000 trucks are expected to start the demonstration that will begin in Barstow, California, per Daily Mail.

"This is about our rights, as well as the freedom of the future generations," the organizers of "The People's Convoy" said.

It can be recalled that the "Freedom Convoy" also inspired several protests from a different country. According to CBS News, the demonstrations against COVID-19 mandates and restrictions inspired other countries, including France, New Zealand, and the Netherlands.

Protests on Pres. Joe Biden's Vaccine Mandate

Last month, protesters without face masks rallied on Washington D.C. and gathered around Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument to retaliate against Biden's vaccine mandate.

According to reports, public employees, Feds for Medical Freedom, and 200 people representing the D.C. firefighters were among the crowd who attended the rally during that time.

"The goal is to show that a unified front on bringing people together - vaccinated, unvaccinated, Democrats, Republicans, all together in solidarity," event organizer Matt Tune said during the January protests.

It can be recalled that Biden's vaccine mandate required companies with more than 100 employees to ensure their workers are vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing.

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Written By: Joshua Summers

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