Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler Shields ANTIFA Terrorists From Blame in Statements Following Attacks
Shane Trejo
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Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler has finally issued a response following Saturday’s rampage by ANTIFA that left several individuals brutally maimed, including journalist Andy Ngo of Quillette.
The far-left Democrat refused to address ANTIFA by name in his remarks:
Portland has always been a beacon of free speech. We are proud of that history.
— Mayor Ted Wheeler (@tedwheeler) July 1, 2019
But in the last couple of years, some have increasingly used their opportunity to exercise their 1st amendment rights, as an opportunity to incite violence.
— Mayor Ted Wheeler (@tedwheeler) July 1, 2019
Over the weekend some chose to engage in violence in Portland, which is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
— Mayor Ted Wheeler (@tedwheeler) July 1, 2019
We stand against all forms of violence – regardless of someone’s political leanings.
— Mayor Ted Wheeler (@tedwheeler) July 1, 2019
Portland police officers have the unenviable task of keeping the peace. It’s a difficult job and hard decisions are made in real-time.
— Mayor Ted Wheeler (@tedwheeler) July 1, 2019
While we continue to learn more about what transpired over the weekend, we will keep you informed.
— Mayor Ted Wheeler (@tedwheeler) July 1, 2019
We will do everything we can to make sure that those who have committed violence are held accountable.
— Mayor Ted Wheeler (@tedwheeler) July 1, 2019
The denialism from Mayor Wheeler is reminiscent of the classless display from Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), who referred to the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks committed by radical Islam as “some people [doing] something.”
Conservative critics in Congress and the Trump administration do not find Wheeler’s response acceptable. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is calling for federal action against the Mayor, who told law enforcement to stand down as ANTIFA terrorists committed a myriad of assaults against protesters.
To federal law enforcement: investigate & bring legal action against a Mayor who has, for political reasons, ordered his police officers to let citizens be attacked by domestic terrorists. https://t.co/5xyCDARICl https://t.co/c0Tf3SsKEf
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) June 30, 2019
US Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell is also calling for the feds to take action and investigate the matter further.
I just spoke with @MrAndyNgo. He is strong but still hurt. He is trying to recover while watching for signs to make sure his brain bleed doesn't get worse. This attack on him must be investigated. @TheJusticeDept
— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) July 1, 2019
Mayor Wheeler has condoned ANTIFA terrorism for quite some time, but his advocacy may have finally backfired as the far-left menace has finally garnered national outrage.
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