Acting DHS director, Tom Wolf has written to the alleged mayor of Portland, Ted Wheeler, who last week slapped down President Trump when he offered to send help to end the riots like he did in Kenosha , Wisconsin. Wheeler is very pro antifa and he will not let anyone interfere with them. Wolf sent him a sharp rebuttal.
Wolf said:
“You state in your letter that ‘[t]here is no place for looting, arson, or vandalism in our city. Unfortunately, you have failed to back up that sentiment with any action.”
“In fact, your inaction has fostered an environment that has fueled senseless violence and destruction night after night. For more than three months, Portland has become the epicenter of crime and chaos, with rioters attacking government buildings with the intention of burning them to the ground.”
“As of today, since July 31, 2020, there have been 255 arrests made by local law enforcement and 23 riots and unlawful assemblies declared. Despite this, you have stood by passively, arguing that the nightly violence ‘will ultimately burn itself out.’ The evidence demonstrates otherwise.
Rioting in Portland has gone on for almost 100 days and the damage they have caused in Portland will likely be permanent. The amount insurance will pay for clearing a lot is much more than insurance will cover and don’t expect new construction because the cost of clearing the land is often more than the land is worth.
Wolf added:
“I hope you honor your commitment that ‘[t]hose who commit criminal acts will be apprehended and prosecuted under the law. To that end, I encourage you to work with and disabuse the District Attorney of Multnomah County of his refusal to prosecute individuals who have committed such crimes as: interference with a law enforcement officer, rioting, criminal trespass, second-degree disorderly conduct, escape, or a city ordinance violation. In short, ignoring criminal behavior is no way to protect the citizens of your community, the same citizens who entrusted you to hold elected office.”