Portland Antifa Protester Assaults Journalist with Flagpole, Causes Black Eye
New York PostOctober 2, 20252 min21,907 views
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- π€ Postmillennial reporter Katie Daviscourt was assaulted while covering nightly protests outside an ICE building in Portland.
- π€ She sustained a black eye after a masked, Antifa-affiliated protester hit her in the face with a flagpole.
Police Response and Investigation
- π¨ Daviscourt reported the assault to Portland police, identifying the suspect, but claims officers refused to make an arrest.
- π£οΈ The Portland Police Department stated they issued a press release seeking the public's help and that a dialogue liaison officer attempted to speak with the suspect.
- π Police confirmed the case is being investigated by their major crimes unit.
Federal and State Response to Protests
- ποΈ President Trump directed the War Department to send troops to Portland to protect city and ICE facilities from Antifa and domestic terrorists.
- βοΈ Oregon filed a lawsuit to block Trump's plan to deploy National Guard troops.
- π₯ Trump authorized the use of full force if necessary amid intensified daily protests.
Portland's History of Unrest
- π₯ Portland has been described as a hotbed of Antifa activities, with repeated attacks on the ICE facility.
- π° The situation in Portland has been ongoing for months, with significant destruction reported.
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