In November, Flynn and five other former top Trump advisers were subpoenaed by the U.S. Trump pardoned Flynn shortly after Trump was voted out of office, roughly two months before his successor, Joe Biden, was sworn in. Prior to the indictment, Flynn served for three weeks as President Donald Trump’s National Security Advisor.
Special Counsel Robert Mueller into Russian influence on the 2016 election. He was indicted in an investigation led by U.S. District Court to making false statements to the FBI over his connection to a Russian ambassador. He also called on Americans to, "Post and share the flag of Holland on all of your social media sites." Flynn pleaded guilty in a U.S. “We applaud your courage and we fight to defend your land, your abiltity to farm and your freedoms are under attack.” Your struggle is our struggle,” Flynn said in a message supporting farmers. Some farmers gave speeches at the event, and organizers presented a video message from Michael Flynn, a former lieutenant general in the United States Army. "We are looking to see if they can park somewhere temporarily, so that people can continue on foot." He claimed that tractors were stopped in several places in the city to prevent too many from arriving at Dam Square. Many activists began a march along a route through the city at about 1 p.m.Ī spokesperson for the municipality said that a limited number of tractors were allowed on the square as a backdrop for the demonstration. In recent weeks, those flags have become a symbol of farmers' protests against the Cabinet's nitrogen policy. Many demonstrators on Saturday were wearing red handkerchiefs, there were many upside-down Dutch flags present. In addition to the nitrogen plans, those present on Saturday also spoke out against the media, high fuel prices, and Covid-19 vaccinations, the reception of Ukrainian refugees, and the childcare benefits scandal. They were closely tied to many protests against coronavirus rules and Covid-19 vaccinations, attracting some who also shared belief in various conspiracy theories.
The group’s name translates to Netherlands in Resistance. The activists responded to a call from the action group Nederland in Verzet, which last week announced a "worldwide protest" to support farmers, fishermen, truckers, and others. © 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc.At least a thousand demonstrators gathered on Dam Square in Amsterdam on Saturday afternoon along with about a dozen tractors and trucks decorated with banners. The Pentagon approved a request to send about 700 unarmed National Guard troops before the convoys are expected to arrive. Some of the truckers hope to arrive in time for President Biden’s State of the Union address on March 1. Hoping to stave off any potential unrest, DC placed police on high alert in advance of the arrival of the convoys. AP The “American Truckers Freedom Convoy” is departing from various starting points around the country. Getty Images A loose coalition of American trucker groups plan to end up near Washington DC to voice their opposition to vaccine mandates. The “People’s Convoy” was scheduled to roll through Arizona on Thursday.
A convoy led by businessman Bob Bolus still consists of a handful of vehicles, according to reports. Some organizers have struggled to attract participants, however. “Freedom convoys are peaceful, non-violent, demonstrations by those who wish to express their constitutional rights,” the site states. The convoy’s 11-day trek is slated to conclude in the vicinity of DC on March 5, according to a press release from the group.Īnother phalanx, the “American Truckers Freedom Convoy,” is scheduled to depart from various starting points around the country and arrive in the DC area by March 6, according to their website. The largest group - the “People’s Convoy” - has reportedly amassed about 100 vehicles so far and was scheduled to roll through Arizona on Thursday. Hoping to mirror the mass gatherings that rocked Canada in recent weeks, the big rig operators and their supporters said they plan to end up near Washington DC to voice their opposition to the mandates. Trucker records creepy ghost-like figure on highway while driving alone: VideoĪ loose coalition of American trucker groups say they are preparing to converge on the nation’s capitol next week to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates. ‘Mighty little’ lady truck driver, who’s only 5’2″, says men at stops can’t get over her looks, size NYC girl wins $4M settlement for crash that killed her dad 9 years ago I’m the ‘world’s hottest truck driver’– I make $120K working 6 months a year
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