Portland, Oregon, Mayor and Police Commissioner Ted Wheeler on Aug. 26 blamed continuing violence on “a few dozen individuals” who he said are hijacking the city’s proud tradition of protesting.
“They’re intent on creating mayhem and attacking and harming people, not just property. That’s a line that we can’t allow our community to cross. Not anymore. Enough is enough. It’s time to rise up and take immediate steps to repair and beautify our city,” Wheeler said in a rare virtual press briefing.
