The People’s Convoy rolled up to the Capitol rotunda Thursday with a guest in tow. Riding shotgun in the lead truck was Senator Ted Cruz. After his ride, Cruz held a press conference to voice his support for the protest against COVID-19 mandates.

The “People’s Convoy” has encircled the D.C. Beltway for five days. The fully vaccinated senator from Texas rode in the truck of co-organizer Mike Landis from Hagerstown, Maryland. Truckers from across the country have joined the convoy which originated in California. Cruz thanked Landis and fellow co-organizer, Brian Brase during the press conference.

Senator Ron Johnson joined Cruz Tuesday for a roundtable discussion at the Capitol. Later they met with Republican members of the House Transportation Committee. The truckers say they are staying in the area until their demands are met. They want to meet with more members of Congress and they want congressional hearings on the origins of the pandemic. They also want an investigation into state and federal COVID responses.