Portland mayor tear-gassed by federal agents, riot declared

Posted on AllSides July 23rd, 2020
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Violence in America, Portland protests, Ted Wheeler, tear gas, federal agents, Homeland Security

A riot was declared in Portland just after midnight Thursday morning after Mayor Ted Wheeler’s tense visit with protesters-- where he was booed, told to resign, given a list of demands and tear-gassed by federal agents.

His visit ended with his security detail engaging in a struggle with protesters late Wednesday night as they worked to get the mayor to safety, a report said.

Earlier, he moved with protesters to the fence outside of the federal courthouse where he stood at the front and was tear-gassed along with the crowd,...

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