FIRST THE MAYOR JOINED THE PROTESTERS, NOW HE'S PISSED OFF AT THEM

Furious Mayor of Portland accuses protesters of attempted MURDER for setting fire to a police precinct with officers still inside as violent demonstrations flare up again following withdrawal of Trump's federal agents 

 

Daily Mail 

August 7, 2020

 

Portland's mayor has slammed protesters for 'attempting to commit murder' and says they are going to be used as 'props' in President Trump's reelection campaign as violent clashes between demonstrators and police continued for the 71st night.  

 

Mayor Ted Wheeler, who as recently as last month joined protesters on the streets of downtown Portland, on Thursday decried the unrest that has roiled the city in the months since George Floyd's death.  

 

In a hastily called virtual news conference alongside Portland Police Chief Chuck Lovell, Wheeler condemned protesters for setting fire to the Portland Police Bureau's East Precinct building while officers were still inside on Wednesday night. 

 

His comments come after he joined protesters on the streets of downtown Portland as recently as last month. 

 

Wheeler was among those teargassed by police when a protest turned violent. 

 

Police have arrested more than 400 people since late May and US agents arrested at least 94 people on federal charges throughout July.