-People’s RIghts, a far-right network founded by Ammon Bundy, put a call out for people to show up to the Oregon statehouse.
-They are opposing a floor vote to expel Rep. Mike Nearman.
-In Dec, Nearman opened a side door allowing far-right protestors to storm the statehouse.
About 30 protestors showed up, they are watching the floor vote to expel Republican Rep. Mike Nearman
One protestor is kicking at the door of the statehouse
-About 30 protestors are watching the live stream of the proceedings and heckling the representatives
-This is a much smaller crowd than the group that stormed the statehouse on dec 21st
The group of about 30 protestors cheer as Rep.Mike Nearman speaks in his defense
Lawmakers reference a video that shows Joey Gibson, the founder of the far-right group Patriot Prayer, admitting Rep. Mike Nearman allowed them in the building. Here is that video:
2A rally in Salem, Oregon.
Proud boys are providing security
There are about 150 people here, 50 of them proud boys flying the colors: some have fred Perry’s, some have tactical gear, some have proud boy bandannas covering their face.
There are no counter Demonstrators, proud boys are roaming the park, many of them armed, but there is no tension.