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Many Americans carry rifles, light national flags and sing protest songs as they march through Portland on Election Night.
After President Donald Trump declared victory at the White House early in the morning of November 4, although many major states were still in the process of counting the votes, many activists gathered in front of the federal courthouse in the city. Portland, the center of the anti-racist rally last summer.
“We don’t like any candidate. It’s a shame that he has to vote for Biden, but if Trump takes power four more years, people will go crazy,” said a 20-year-old protester named L. as two American flags were burned. in front of the building.
An American flag was burned outside the federal court building in Portland, Oregon, on election night. Image: AFP.
Many also chanted anti-Trump slogans, when Mayor Ted Wheeler, who took on anti-police protest groups, was re-elected on November 3. At the same time, many other protesters danced to lively hip-hop tracks.
Group of protesters parade through the city of Portland, Oregon, for three hours, in which at least 6 people carry rifles, knives and pistols.
“It’s like choosing between two demons, but to be honest, we will come to an agreement with Joe Biden,” said 22-year-old protest leader DD.
Some protest leaders even asked people who watched their march from the window to join. “Look out the window and tell us how the elections are going. Then put on your shoes and come help us start a revolution,” shouted a protester.
The FBI had previously warned of the risk of a gunfight in Portland in connection with the elections, but there was no indication that far-right groups like the Proud Boys were active on election night.
As of the morning of November 4, Portland police and protesters had yet to clash. Some of the protesters previously participated in a peaceful parade with some 400 people in support of the Black Network Also Important movement in East Portland.
The US presidential elections are gradually coming to an end as only 7 states are counting votes, including 5 major states on the battlefield (Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia) and Nevada and Alaska. Biden obtained 238 electoral votes, while Trump obtained 213 votes.
Thanh tam (According to the AFP)
