Part of a convoy led by trucks rode through Washington, D.C. on Monday after more than a week of circling the nation’s capital to call for an end to the federal government’s COVID-19 emergency declaration, restrictions, and mandates. It was the first time protesters of The People’s Convoy sought to enter the city since arriving in the area earlier this month. The U.S. convoy was inspired by trucker convoys in Canada that made global news headlines for protesting against COVID-19 restrictions. The procession started out in California on Feb. 23 and arrived in the Washington area on March 4. Police blocked many bridges, highway exits, and city streets on Monday, preventing many of the convoy vehicles from entering downtown D.C. While many trucks were blocked, some apparently made it into the city, according to live streams posted on social media. Rolling Road Closures and Honking Prior to Monday, The People’s Convoy had been peacefully circling …