Portland was the scene of violence Saturday which left one person dead … and this fistfight early in the protest/counter-protest between a Trump supporter and a BLM protester was a sign of the tensions that fatally boiled over.
The video is wild … the 2 men almost look like amateur prizefighters, but this was sanctioned by no one.
The way it appeared … a BLM protester & pro-Trump rally attendee first got into it on the roadway at the ramp to the Morrison Bridge.
One counter-protester & pro-Trump rally attendee engaged in a fist fight on the roadway at the ramp to the Morrison Bridge. #PortlandProtests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/KNnDgxiskF
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You see one guy move toward the other man, who then backs up before they lock up. Cops quickly break up the fight.
This fight happened during a violent night in Portland that left one dead.
A procession of MAGA supporters descended on the city and clashed with BLM protesters.
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As we reported, one person was shot and killed later in the evening. It appears the man shot was a member of a far-right group. It’s unclear who fired the shots or if police found the shooter. For his part Donald Trump tweeted “GREAT PATRIOTS” as the caravan made it’s way to Portland.