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Good morning from Vancouver, Washington, where Proud Boys are already declaring victory ahead of today’s planned protests. The wins? @OregonGovBrown state of emergency and the decision to allow @PPB to use tear gas
In the convoy, on the way to Delta Park. Just passed a Vancouver police cruiser— cop inside flashed a peace sign to the line of trucks as he drove by
At park entrance, Oregon State Police meet convoy, guide Proud Boys into the park
I’d guess maybe 200 here so far? There’s a stage set up and... this
Crew of militia dudes is monitoring the entrance. They tell me they’re watching for BLM protesters, but say they won’t use violence to stop them from entering. Cops drive by with a wave
From earlier
Guns in the sun
The crowd is now chasing two suspected counter protesters around the park
Vice President of the Portland Proud Boys asks crowd to donate to Portland chapter. Says every dollar will go toward “pepper spray, shields, helmets and beer.” Maybe two dozen people pass cash up front
400 - 500?
This guy says he made this taser shield at home. He turned it on to show me the blue electric zap. “It would hurt,” he says.
Then there’s this guy (magazine is removed)
Crowd is packing up and rolling out. Not sure where I’m headed next, but for now I’ll leave you with this
