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In yet another shocking move by Portland’s “peaceful protesters,” far-left activists put their real agenda out on full display as they allegedly set Bibles ablaze in front of the federal courthouse.
Video from the Oregon city showed rioters setting American flags and what many said were Bibles on fire right on the streets outside of the Mark O. Hatfield Courthouse. Though Portland Police reportedly did not engage with the demonstrators, it was noted that some small fires and one large bonfire were lit in the middle of the street.
Now we move to the book burning phase. I’m pretty sure ANTIFA doesn’t actually stand for what they say it stands for. Maybe just remove the anti part of them name and it’s perfect. https://t.co/LbjAANy3K5
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) August 1, 2020
“Now we move to the book burning phase,” Donald Trump Jr. tweeted in response to the video. “I’m pretty sure ANTIFA doesn’t actually stand for what they say it stands for. Maybe just remove the anti part of [their] name and it’s perfect.”
The Department of Homeland Security reported Thursday night that “federal and state officers located inside the courthouse were not forced to leave the building during the course of the night,” as rioting had begun to taper slightly as local law enforcement was reportedly set to step up and do their jobs.
But several videos posted from the downtown area showed Bibles being thrown into the fires and flags set ablaze for some reason.
**WARNING: GRAPHIC LANGUAGE **
‘F*ck Trump!’ | Bible and US flag set alight on 65th night of protests in #Portland pic.twitter.com/3c60egqEa3
— RT (@RT_com) August 1, 2020
More flag burning at the antifa/ BLM gathering in downtown Portland. Video by @FromKalen. #PortlandRiots pic.twitter.com/okngG7eRYK
— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) August 1, 2020
Rioters started a large fire in downtown Portland at the peaceful protest. Video by Alissa Sarkis Azar. #PortlandRiots #antifa pic.twitter.com/qy3N0K3aWd
— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) August 1, 2020
“Homeland Security is not leaving Portland until local police complete cleanup of Anarchists and Agitators!” the president tweeted Friday as rioters continued to set fires and attack barricades.
Homeland Security is not leaving Portland until local police complete cleanup of Anarchists and Agitators!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 1, 2020
Rioters at gathering in Portland are tearing off barricades of an arcade nearby federal courthouse. Portland Police are aware but will let them continue because they’re given directive to leave rioters alone in most circumstances. Vid by @livesmattershow. pic.twitter.com/hdL2ix27rF
— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) August 1, 2020
The leftists even dumped a severed pig’s head with a police hat onto a flag and set on fire.
While some Twitter users questioned the validity of the Bible-burning videos, many others reacted to the latest images noting that it is confirmation of what the real agenda is for the nightly protests that were sparked by the death of George Floyd and have gone on for over 50 days.
And with an ongoing pandemic, many others called out the double standard as Christians are not allowed to attend church services due to fear over the coronavirus but protesters can burn Bibles unimpeded.
(** Language warning)
Public gatherings to burn Bibles: OK
Public gatherings to read Bibles: BANNED https://t.co/pOySao961L
— Razor (@hale_razor) August 1, 2020
You know who else burned books? pic.twitter.com/HeB9DhMIUS
— Wild Pill (@Wild_Pill_) August 1, 2020
They are lucky they live in America & have the freedom to do shit like this…
But stop listening to the media. These are not “protesters.” This has nothing to do with police brutality.
They want to burn everything that makes America great to the ground.
That’s it. https://t.co/HSqMUNEpbr
— Jason Howerton (@jason_howerton) August 1, 2020
Burning bibles to…yknow…mourn George Floyd. Or something…🙄
— CarolinaConservative (@1776CC) August 1, 2020
Does this qualify as a hate crime?
Asking for a Friend. https://t.co/Exy2Z1Z8vs
— RightWired (@_donaldson) August 1, 2020
If you are wondering why we can’t go to church, the people who are okay with this are the ones making the rules re: worship.
They don’t believe in your right to religious freedom.
Act and vote accordingly. https://t.co/bj0NYrOSqg
— Amy Curtis (@RantyAmyCurtis) August 1, 2020
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