Trump's call came after days of Portland authorities condemning hate and warning residents to stay home as far-right groups planned a rally aimed at putting an 'end to domestic terrorism,' with a particular focus on Antifa extremist groups.
President Donald Trump on Saturday said"major consideration" is being given to designating Antifa an"organization of domestic terror," as the left-wing anti-fascist demonstrators gathered in Portland, Oregon, to counterprotest a rally by far-right and extremist groups.
"Major consideration is being given to naming ANTIFA an 'ORGANIZATION OF TERROR,'" the President wrote in a tweet."Portland is being watched very closely. Hopefully the Mayor will be able to properly do his job." Major consideration is being given to naming ANTIFA an"ORGANIZATION OF TERROR." Portland is being watched very closely.
— Donald J. Trump August 17, 2019 Trump's tweet came after days of Portland authorities condemning hate and warning residents to stay home as far-right groups planned a rally aimed at putting an"end to domestic terrorism," with a particular focus on Antifa extremist groups. There were fears the rally could prompt violent clashes between both a smattering of right-wing extremists and Antifa counterdemonstrators, like those the city has seen in recent years.
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