The Federal Board of Investigation (FBI) has warned of an armed clash in Portland, Oregon’s largest and most populous city, ahead of Tuesday’s US presidential election. Has emerged as a symbol of the division in the country.
Large anti-racism rallies were held in the Democratic stronghold of Oregon, during which provocations were witnessed by the arrival of federal officials and right-wing militias.
As a result, there are fears of more deadly and violent street violence in the run-up to Tuesday’s sharply divided vote.
Protests are planned in the absence of clear results due to delays in the election due to the success of Donald Trump or Joe Biden or the increase in postal voting in the wake of the global epidemic. People put wooden boards on the glass windows.
“The most worrying thing for me is the armed conflict between the opposition groups,” said FBI Portland Special Agent Ryan Cannon.
“If the heat intensifies, this situation could enter a dangerous phase and the result could be an unfortunate or tragic act of violence,” he added.
The FBI agent added that 250 Portland offices have been provided with additional resources to prevent electoral crimes such as voter intimidation, fraud and foreign cyber-threats.
Governor Kate Brown, on the other hand, issued an executive order on Monday authorizing state forces to conduct Portland policing, while keeping the National Guard on standby.
“It’s a choice we’ve never had in our lives,” the governor said.
Kate Brown’s warning against white extremists has been criticized by local conservatives, and her five-month protest has been marred by silence from Antifa and Black Lives meters. Accused of adoption.
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Oregon is a Democratic-majority state, but Republicans have an influence in Portland, which could make it a hotbed of protests from like-minded groups.
The FBI official added that FBI agents did not address any such threats. “More vigilance” is needed to ensure that the First Amendment undermines the people’s right to vote.