Rioters set fire to the statue of America’s first president, George Washington, during protests

1 de June de 2020

The death of George Floyd impacted not only the United States but also many countries around the world.

Rioters destroy by setting fire to George Washington Statue in Oregon.

Following his death, many took the street to claim for justice. Some dediced to do it through peaceful protests; however others, decided to make their voiced heard with violent acts.

Although it seemed to be slowing down, this violent protests still continue; and in this opportunity, they seem to be reaching new levels of violence.

Rioters decided to tear dwon the statue of America’s first president, George Washington. The reason for the destruction, supposedly, was because Washington owned slaves.

According to CBS News affiliate KOIN, the event took place in Portland, Oregon, after 21 days of protest. Rioters draped the statue in an American flag, and then lit on fire.

Journalist Andy Ngo tweeted some words with a video showing the event.

“Antifa rioters on Sandy Blvd. in Portland draped a US flag over a George Washington statue & set it on fire. They then toppled the statue,” he wrote.

“‘Genocidal colonist’ & ‘f— cops’ are sprayed on monument. Rioters have began to build another autonomous zone nearby.

“Another American flag was laid over the toppled George Washington statue in Portland and set on fire”, he added in another post.

Antifa rioters on Sandy Blvd. in Portland draped a US flag over a George Washington statue & set it on fire. They then toppled the statue. “Genocidal colonist” & “f— cops” are sprayed on monument. Rioters have began to build another autonomous zone nearby. pic.twitter.com/TrZkhPK9zp
— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) June 19, 2020

Another American flag was laid over the toppled George Washington statue in Portland and set on fire. #antifa #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/Lm9e7Q84Gr
— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) June 19, 2020