Some of the recent protests against police violence and racism have been met with a federal response.And in Portland, Oregon, local officials believe that presence is causing more harm than good.John Yang reports on the growing rift between President Trump and local leaders.For more than 50 days, protesters have crowded the streets of Portland, Oregon,in response to the killing of George Floyd. Many of the demonstrations stayed peaceful.But following the increased presence of federal agents this month, clashes between law enforcement and protesters have escalated.City officials say that's caused an uptick in arson, vandalism, and alleged police brutality.It's like pouring gasoline on a fire.Sunday night, a group of mothers linked arms to protect hundreds of protesters outside the federal courthouse.But, later, federal authorities broke up the crowd by setting off flash bangs and tear gas.Four or five men jump out and just start rushing at all of us. It was absolutely terrifying.Today, President Trump defended his decision to deploy federal law enforcement officers in Portland.More federal law enforcement. That, I can tell you. In Portland, they have done a fantastic job.These are anarchists. These are not protesters. People say protesters. These people are anarchists.These are people that hate our country. And we're not going to let it go forward.State and local officials want them off the streets.
