BREAKING ALERT (thread): Mayor Ted Wheeler of Portland speaks. #Portland #PortlandProtests
WHEELER: “I denounce the violence. The tragedy of last night can not be repeated.”
WHEELER: “For those on Twitter saying they’re coming to Portland to seek retribution, I encourage you to stay away.”
WHEELER: “President Trump...we had to live with you and your racist attacks on black people. We had to endure with you as you mocked a disabled man. We’ve listened to your attacks on immigrants as you labeled Mexicans rapists. Now you’re attacking Democratic mayors.”
WHEELER: “You’ve tried to divide us more than any other figure in history, and now you want me to stop the violence that you created...you should be stopped.” #Portland
WHEELER: “You bring no peace. You bring no respect to your democracy, Mr. President.”
PORTLAND POLICE BUREAU CHIEF CHUCK LOVELL: “A human being lost their lives last night. We ask that anyone with information, please come forward and share that information.”
LOVELL: “Last night, officers responded to different locations and made arrests when warranted.”
LOVELL: “Portland desperately needs calm. Lives are at stake.”
