On 495 heading South from Maryland to VA this afternoon, this was one caravan of Trump supporters that stretched for over 2 minutes. I counted at least 45 vehicles. Minutes before I saw a smaller caravan of similar adorned vehicles, totaling roughly 12. Pardon video quality.
I also observed anti-abortion protesters standing on an overpass. They stood above traffic near a banner asking Pres. Trump to save "pre-born" babies. Another vehicle I saw was covered in red painted handprints with pro-Trump messages scrawled on its rear window and trunk.
Many of the trucks and SUVs in the first caravan had hazard lights on and were driving 10-15 miles below the speed limit in middle most lane, causing traffic to bottleneck at times or force drivers to abruptly shift lanes as they came barreling up 495 at the usual 60mph.
Out of curiosity, I called the local non emergency line and mentioned the procession. The operator tells me, yes, police are aware.
The vehicles appeared to be headed toward the Manassas/Front Royal area since they all disappeared from hwy not long after that exit.
The vehicles appeared to be headed toward the Manassas/Front Royal area since they all disappeared from hwy not long after that exit.
Anyway, sharing my observations from the road today and logging off to prepare for SCOTUS on Monday! Until then and please stay well and be safe out there!
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