Proud Boys Dwarfed by Anti-Fascist Protesters at Portland Rally
In the weeks leading up to the August 17th Proud Boys rally in Portland, Oregon, many were unsure what to expect. Local law enforcement officials and many counter-protesters were concerned about the prospect of increased violence at the rally, particularly in light of a high-profile incident last June featuring right-wing journalist and provocateur Andy Ngo. Increasingly violent rhetoric from members of the organization, particularly from organizer Joe Biggs, also fueled fears that the rally would result in violence.
On Saturday, however, more than 1,000 anti-fascist activists showed up at the rally in downtown Portland to protest — largely, peacefully. Despite about a dozen arrests and a handful of minor injuries, all in all the event was less violent than many had feared, according to Mayor Ted Wheeler.
“I’m grateful this was largely a peaceful event,” Wheeler said in a press conference after the rally. “We were preparing for and planning for a worst-case scenario.”
The number of counter-protesters at the rally also dwarfed that of the 300 Proud Boys and other far-right allies in attendance, thanks in large part to local organizing efforts on the left, as well as whispers of internal tensions among members of the far-right organization. Many on the far right who planned to attend the rally dropped out following threats from Portland officials that they would be arrested if they engaged in violence, according to a report from the Daily Beast.
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Whole thing might have been a sting arranged by LEO to flush them out of their spider holes in Idaho. 