Protests have rocked Portland every night for weeks, with security forces often tear-gassing and clubbing demonstrators. In another night of unrest in the city, tear gas hits Mayor Ted Wheeler
Protests have rocked Portland every night for weeks, with security forces often tear-gassing and clubbing demonstrators.
However, as he stood amongst the crowd outside Portland’s Justice Center, Wheeler, who was wearing a face mask, was himself affected by tear gas. Video footage showed him coughing.
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