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September 24, 2020

Far-Right Trump Supporters in Portland Planned Political Assassinations
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The Guardian newspaper has revealed pro-Trump right-wing activists in
Oregon plotted to violently attack protesters in Portland and even
discussed carrying out political assassinations. The Guardian report is
based on leaked chat logs of members of a group called Patriots
Coalition. A member of the group also discussed using violent force in
support of President Trump. In August, one member wrote, "I'm waiting
for the presidential go to start open firing."


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