DHS accuses Portland officials of enabling ‘mob,’ posts timeline of damage by ‘violent anarchists’
The timeline describes how anarchists tried to "ambush" a Portland Police Department officer during a shift change, only for it to be foiled by a DHS team. It also noted the continued attacks on federal buildings such as the Hatfield Courthouse -- one of a number of buildings damaged by rioters.
“A federal courthouse is a symbol of justice - to attack it is to attack America,” Wolf said. “Instead of addressing violent criminals in their communities, local and state leaders are instead focusing on placing blame on law enforcement and requesting fewer officers in their community.”
“This failed response has only emboldened the violent mob as it escalates violence day after day,” he said.
Democratic officials, meanwhile, have focused on law enforcement's response to the mob. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., wrote to Wolf and Attorney General William Barr this week complaining that a protester was hit in...
