Andrew Mercado
@guru-merc.bsky.social
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Thank you, Portland 🫡

The ICE protest isn’t the ‘war zone’ narrative that the president and right-wing media framed it as. I came out here to document the truth, and not to spin a narrative. I hope I was able to do that! I’m sure I’ll be back in the near future 😎
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I am outside the ICE facility in Portland — it’s calm and orderly with a few peaceful demonstrations. Despite claims from President Trump and right wing media, there is no ‘warzone’ here. The situation on the ground doesn’t match the rhetoric. I’ll continue to provide updates on the ground.
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Filming outside Portland’s ICE facility — no warzone here. The president’s ‘like WWII’ claim is exaggeration. Local leaders are suing to block 200 National Guard troops. Peaceful protest coexists with truth, and I’m here to capture that.
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Portland protests tonight had a chill vibe overall — even with a handful of pro-ICE / MAGA-type agitators trying hard to stir things up. Protesters stayed calm, refused to take the bait, and the night ended without escalation.

I’ll be back with more live coverage tomorrow. Stay tuned.
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Trump calls protestors against his administration “the enemy from within”
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The coalition against MAGA is growing every single day. I used to feel bleak about the future, but now I am hopeful. I don’t care if you’re a conservative, liberal, or leftist; we all have to live in this country together. We don’t have to live in a fascist country.