Demonstrators were ordered to leave downtown Portland where left-wing anti-fascist protesters gathered to counterprotest a rally by far-right and extremist groups. At least 13 people were arrested.
Portland police declared the protests a civil disturbance, and they told people to leave immediately. "This means everyone," they tweeted. The order came after crowds blocked streets. At least 13 people were arrested Saturday during seven hours of demonstrations, police said.It was unclear which groups the arrested persons were affiliated with.
— Donald J. Trump August 17, 2019 Mayor Ted Wheeler responded to the President's tweet in an interview with CNN Saturday, saying,"My job today is to be heads down and focused on maintaining the public safety here in Portland, Oregon. I'm focused on what's going on the ground here in my community.""And frankly, it's not helpful," Wheeler added.
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