Portland Mayor teargassed as he joins protesters clashing with federal officers for over 50 days
Telegraph, 23 Jul 2020
Mayor Ted Wheeler was caught up in clashes between federal officers and protesters on Wednesday night.
Protests have been raging in the Oregon city for more than 50 days and US President Donald Trump responded by sending in federal officers.
Oregon's Attorney General has complained that federal officers have been using undue force and unmarked vehicles to target protesters.
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Protests have been raging in the Oregon city for more than 50 days and US President Donald Trump responded by sending in federal officers.
Oregon's Attorney General has complained that federal officers have been using undue force and unmarked vehicles to target protesters.
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