Police Clash With Trump-Supporting Proud Boys in Salem, Oregon, Arrests Made
On 1/2/21 at 11:27 AM EST
As the
Statesman Journalreported, President Donald Trump supporters gathered at the state capitol for a Mass Civil Disobedience rally, mainly protesting COVID-19 restrictions. During the rally, a few hundred protesters began to march to Mahonia Hall, Governor Kate Brown s official residence. Counter-protests from antifa also followed.
Salem Police Lt. Debbie Aguilar told
Statesman Journal that several arrests were made. It was also reported that chemical munitions were used by protesters against police, including a smoke canister and lit fireworks.
Videos shared by independent journalist Brendan Gutenschwager show protesters wearing Proud Boy logos and yelling at counter-protesters. One of the videos shows police zip-tying a protester s hands behind his back, saying that police were arresting Trump supporters for unlawful assembly.