Portland: Rittenhouse Protest Escalates Into Riot
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Protests were seen in multiple cities, and a riot was declared in Portland, Oregon, hours after Kyle Rittenhouse’s acquittal.
Protests were observed in downtown Brooklyn, New York; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; and Portland, Oregon. Focusing on Portland, a riot was declared at 9 p.m. local (or 2400 ET) after hundreds of demonstrators unleashed their liberal rage by smashing windows and hurling objects at police.
Police declare #riot in #Portland amid unrest over #Rittenhouse verdict#RittenhouseVerdict pic.twitter.com/zYyqbkurvK
— Ruptly (@Ruptly) November 20, 2021
After Kyle #Rittenhouse was found not guilty, #antifa in Portland organized an attempt to break inside the Justice Center to burn it down. They attacked police & also smashed up a passing driver’s vehicle & targeted nearby buildings. Police declared a riot https://t.co/KhALOWp8AC pic.twitter.com/EA8nVZMPg1
— Andy Ngô 🏳️🌈 (@MrAndyNgo) November 20, 2021
#Antifa launched an attack on the Justice Center in downtown Portland, Ore. overnight following the #Rittenhouse verdict. They chanted about wanting to burn down the building, which houses inmates, the central police station & the sheriff’s office. https://t.co/VNYxMtszuQ pic.twitter.com/sgtZEViQpo
— Andy Ngô 🏳️🌈 (@MrAndyNgo) November 20, 2021
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There are calls for more demonstrations today.
Following mass #antifa violence last night in Portland, Ore., the antifa cell in Los Angeles has announced a direct action for today at Pershing Square. #Rittenhouse pic.twitter.com/FBoZk5zPK7
— Andy Ngô 🏳️🌈 (@MrAndyNgo) November 20, 2021
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(TLB) ed: Additional protests are planned in liberal-controlled metro areas
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When asked for his opinion on the verdict, President Biden said he “stands by” the jury’s decision to acquit Rittenhouse, adding “the jury system works and we have to abide by it.”
NOW – Biden “stands by” on the jury’s decision in the Rittenhouse trial.pic.twitter.com/INJMiUMwzG
— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) November 19, 2021
Biden issued a lengthier statement shortly after, calling for people to “express their views peacefully.”
Statement by President Biden
While the verdict in Kenosha will leave many Americans feeling angry and concerned, myself included, we must acknowledge that the jury has spoken. I ran on a promise to bring Americans together, because I believe that what unites us is far greater than what divides us. I know that were not going to heal our country’s wounds overnight, but I remain steadfast in my commitment to do everything in my power to ensure that every American is treated equally, with fairness and dignity, under the law.
I urge everyone to express their views peacefully, consistent with the rule of law. Violence and destruction of property have no place in our democracy. The White House and Federal authorities have been in contact with Governor Evers’s office to prepare for any outcome in this case, and I have spoken with the Governor this afternoon and offered support and any assistance needed to ensure public safety.
In a press conference following the verdict, defense attorney Mark Richards said it was “the longest jury deliberation I’ve ever been a part of.”
He also commented on Biden’s assertion that Rittenhouse was a white supremacist.
NOW – Rittenhouse defense attorney Mark Richards: “Biden said some things that I think are so incorrect and untrue.” pic.twitter.com/DLmHeKmHlW
— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) November 19, 2021
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Keep an eye out this afternoon or evening for additional protests in liberal-controlled metro areas.
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(TLB) published this video report from ZeroHedge as compiled by Tyler Durden
This post was edited and updated by (TLB) editors
Header featured image (edited) credit: Protests/The Washington Post / Contributor / Getty.
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Regardless of what the jury said always remember it is big tech that enable communism. The second amendment is there to help you protect yourself from harm no matter what color it is. These Bolsheviks must be removed. We the people in every country need to print our own money and dump the federal reserve. It is easy to burn a paper tiger. Got a light brothers and sisters ?