Violent Antifa “activists” squared off Sunday with those attending a Patriot Prayer rally in Portland, Oregon, and in a repeat of what was seen a year ago, the two sides clashed repeatedly.
The rally was led by Patriot Prayer leader Joey Gibson — the provocative group is described as being far right — and took place near City Hall, The Oregonian reported. A dueling demonstration was taking place at the same time, with black-clad Antifa combatants attending. Antifa claims they are antifascists, while exhibiting fascist behavior.
KPTV reporter Kandra Kent posted a photo of some of the Patriot Prayer supporters on Twitter.
“Here’s a handful of Patriot Prayer here. There’s a few more standing outside the plaza. Most didn’t want to be interviewed. One man says they are here to celebrate freedom of speech and see a friend off who is moving out of the area,” the reporter tweeted.
Here’s a handful of Patriot Prayer here. There’s a few more standing outside the plaza. Most didn’t want to be interviewed. One man says they are here to celebrate freedom of speech and see a friend off who is moving out of the area pic.twitter.com/7EEtPSwk9N
— Kandra Kent (@KandraKPTV) June 3, 2018
Despite last year’s clashes, the Portland Police Department seemed more concerned about “the right to assemble” than keeping the two sides apart.
The City of Portland and the Police Bureau respect the right to assemble. We strive to ensure all community members are safe to participate in a peaceful assembly.
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) June 3, 2018
But they did take time to encourage people “to leave the area for their safety due to the violent behavior of demonstrators.”
Officers have observed multiple fights at today’s events. People are encouraged to leave the area for their safety due to the violent behavior of demonstrators at Terry Schrunk Plaza and Chapman and Lownsdale Squares.
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) June 3, 2018
Antifa openly burned the American flag as police look on, as seen below:
The violence would eventually be directed at police, as seen in a tweet from the Portland Police Department.
“Officers continue to observe people participating in violent behavior. Weapons have been confiscated from protesters. Fireworks and bottles have been thrown at officers and participants,” the tweet stated.
Officers continue to observe people participating in violent behavior. Weapons have been confiscated from protesters. Fireworks and bottles have been thrown at officers and participants. pic.twitter.com/SKLf85CDLK
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) June 4, 2018
As for the violent behavior, here’s a sampling from Twitter:
This guy showed up looking drunk, yelled, took a few swings, Antifa pinned him to the ground after they said he went for his pocket. Never seen him before, didn’t see the blow that drew blood. pic.twitter.com/3xVmiJPOZs
— Jason Wilson (@jason_a_w) June 3, 2018
Here are additional videos of the clashes and the eventual police intervention that resulted in several arrests.
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