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Furthermore, the militant language and behavior from groups like Antifa, routinely telling police to "kill themselves" and advocating for violence against officials, underscore the dangerous extremism fueling these protests. The suggested use of a guillotine explicitly signals an intent to execute, not peacefully rally.
The Federal Response and Political Dynamics
President Trump’s decision to send federal troops to Portland has been met with strong opposition from Democratic officials, including the city’s mayor, Keith Wilson, who claims that the city is safe and that the federal intervention is unnecessary. However, critics argue that the presence of boarded-up buildings, signs of ongoing violence, and video evidence tell a different story—one of a city under siege.