Posted on 01/20/2021 6:08:57 PM PST by blam
A group of violent demonstrators gathered in Southeast Portland on Wednesday afternoon, hours after President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn in at the US Capitol. The leftist anti-government group appeared displeased with the new administration as they attacked the building of the Democratic Party of Oregon.
Local news KGW reports the group of at least 100 people, dressed in all black, marched through Portland.
KGW’s Mike Benner posted a series of tweets showing the chaos unfolding in Portland as there was “significant damage at the Democratic Party of Oregon bldg at 9th & Everett.”
“ Significant damage at the Democratic Party of Oregon bldg at 9th & Everett pic.twitter.com/uZGBvhkJcc
— Mike Benner (@MikeBennerKGW) January 20, 2021
Videos Benners posted shows group members, dressed in all black, are likely radical leftist, Antifa.
“ Sound of breaking glass at what appear to be democratic offices at 9th & Everett pic.twitter.com/rgxipVVgjx
— Mike Benner (@MikeBennerKGW) January 20, 2021
“ Inauguration Day in Portland. A group of about 100 people dressed in black march thru Southeast Portland pic.twitter.com/cGhVhdTwGW
— Mike Benner (@MikeBennerKGW) January 20, 2021
Despite President Biden pleading for national unity in his Inaugural Address today, demonstrators in Portland held up signs that read:
“We are ungovernable” and “A new world from the ashes.”
Conservative journalist Andy Ngo tweeted “shocking footage of Antifa” smashing the Democratic Party of Oregon building. So much for unity…
“ Portland: Watch shocking footage of #antifa smashing up the Democratic Party of Oregon headquarters. They bring weapons while their comrades use umbrellas to block surveillance video. Video by @Julio_Rosas11. #PortlandRiots pic.twitter.com/KdNNRgIEV0
— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) January 20, 2021
Another local news station, KATU, said the protest in Portland this afternoon is called the “J20 protest.”
“We Don’t Want Biden – We Want Revenge!” another banner read.
Already, there have been reports that some of the demonstrators have attacked police officers.
“The group of roughly 100 people started marching north shortly after 3 p.m. and reached the Democratic Party of Oregon’s Portland headquarters shortly before 4 p.m.,” said KATU.
“Members of this group have been observed damaging the building. Anyone involved in criminal behavior, including vandalism and graffittiing is subject to arrest or citation,” Portland Police Bureau tweeted.
More demonstrations are planned for this evening, according to police.
“ We are aware of 3 planned events that could impact traffic in surrounding areas. PPB will monitor for any public safety issues and to ensure those involved can freely express their 1st Amendment rights in a peaceful manner. pic.twitter.com/1JaHTt1GBO
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) January 20, 2021
Besides Portland, so-called Antifa mobs were seen burning American flags outside Colorado’s Capitol building. The Sun describes the group as a “militant left-wing-group.”
Reports keep pouring in as Antifa groups assemble in other cities. Twitter user Jason Whitman said an Antifa march was spotted at the Ohio Capitol building this afternoon.
With reports of leftist anti-government groups, or possibly Antifa as some claim, are on a path of destruction in multiple cities following the Biden inauguration. There are reports Antifa is planning to attack Trump supporters this week.
The militant leftist group seeks to dismantle the federal government; it comes at the president calls for national unity.
GO ANTIFA!!!!
Shock troops of the Democrat Party.
Generally I’d have issue with you, but it’s best the worst
comes out right away.
Just shove it in the faces of all those folks who thought
this was a swell idea.
Revenge for what? Their backers won.
We should send money to these guys.
The gift that keeps on giving.
We can do Cloward-Piven too.
If they don’t want Biden, then who do they want?
“There are reports Antifa is planning to attack Trump supporters this week.”
Not to worry. The FBI will be there to supply them.
Who do you suppose their ‘backers’ are?
Gimme an A!
The old grunt in me notices they sure are bunched up. They could get ambushed pretty easy that way. I will pray for their safety and repentance.
I wonder if the fbi will put up billboards asking for information about those responsible. Oh never mind. We all know the fbi is just a wing of the democrat party.
JoMa
Cue montage of democrats voicing support for antifa.
They want anarchy for the sake of anarchy.
Isn't that Pelosi's job?
They spray painted “F Biden” at the DNC headquarters..I just had to chuckle at that one..gee Joe, any comment as Antifa is destroying your beloved DNC headquarters or are riots cool again
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