Now that they’ve achieved their purpose it’s under the bus time. That’s what all tyrannical regimes do once they consolidate power. If this is a true story. Kinda hard to believe.
Mayor Wheeler likely got the message that he's not getting any reward under this current administration for supporting Antifa when they rioted for the Democrat party.
If this story is true, it also points to the Democrats deciding they either don't need Antifa (can rig an election without them) or don't want Antifa (public opinion goes against them).