Portland ‘ground zero’ for protests between right, left-wing
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PORTLAND, Oregon --- Hundreds of far-right protesters and anti-fascist counter-demonstrators swarmed downtown Portland, Oregon, on Saturday for a long-hyped rally that attracted President Donald Trump's attention and resulted in at least 13 arrests. PolicPortland ‘ground zero’ for protests between right, left-wing
PORTLAND, Oregon --- Hundreds of far-right protesters and anti-fascist counter-demonstrators swarmed downtown Portland, Oregon, on Saturday for a long-hyped rally that attracted President Donald Trump's attention and resulted in at least 13 arrests. Police seized metal poles, bear spray, and other weapons and closed bridges and streets to try to keep the rival groups apart. They were largely successful. Six minor injuries were reported. «This was a dynamic event with demonstrators frequently moving from one part of the city to another,» Mayor Ted Wheeler said at an evening news conference. Leaders of the right-wing groups vowed to return to Portland, saying they would keep c...Keep on reading: Portland ‘ground zero’ for protests between right, left-wing Read more