DHS Sec Chad Wolf at a briefing is defending the use of DHS officials to arrest protesters in Portland. He says they are there for two reasons: 1) “violent criminal activity” for 52 days 2) “lack of action” from city law enforcement
Oregon Gov says there is no need for them.
Oregon Gov says there is no need for them.
"We will not retreat," says Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf of the DHS officials arresting protesters in Portland.
He says officials are only arresting people who are committing criminal acts which he says have been occurring between midnight and 4/5 a.m.
He says officials are only arresting people who are committing criminal acts which he says have been occurring between midnight and 4/5 a.m.
Kate Brown, governor of Oregon, says she spoke with DHS Secretary Chad Wolf last week. She said, "I asked them to leave, and that their presence here was not needed."
Wolf insists DHS officials need to police streets to protect the federal courthouse.
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Wolf insists DHS officials need to police streets to protect the federal courthouse.
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DHS Secretary Chad Wolf also stressed that he believes the DHS federal officers' uniforms are "completely appropriate" & state the agency for which they work.
Wolf said the camouflage uniforms some officers are wearing are standard & part of the uniforms that they often wear.
Wolf said the camouflage uniforms some officers are wearing are standard & part of the uniforms that they often wear.
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