Backlash Follows FBI Statement on Confrontation with Proud Boys

Tensions arose during a protest in Oregon City on Saturday between the Portland Chapter of the Proud Boys and a white nationalist organization named Rose City Nationalists.

Brian Lupo from The Gateway Pundit reported on this event.

Confrontation Between Far-Right Groups Erupts at Portland Protest

The situation escalated when members of Rose City Nationalists attempted to join the Proud Boys during their “flag-wave” protest.

This led to a brief physical altercation involving pushing, shouting, and quarrels. Some members of the white nationalist organization had their face coverings forcibly removed as they tried to flee the scene.

The Proud Boys, founded by Vice Media co-founder Gavin McInnes, are a far-right, all-male organization known for engaging in violence at protests.

The Rose City Nationalists are a white nationalist group based in Portland. Both groups are controversial and have been associated with violent incidents in the past.

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between various far-right factions during public demonstrations.

Understand that groups like Patriot Front are Feds, and groups like Rose City Nationalists, are Not Good Guys. In this case the Proud Boys are NOT letting the “Bad Guys”, Rose City Nationalists, stand with them. Another words the Proud Boys Group here will not let the real Hate… https://t.co/8IaYAcdXSp

— Reverend Crystal Cox (@ReverendCox) June 25, 2023

After a confrontation between the Proud Boys and the Rose City Nationalists, a self-proclaimed “pro-white” group in the Pacific Northwest suggested that the white nationalists were actually FBI agents trying to provoke the Proud Boys.

This theory has been fueled in part by the ongoing tensions between the Proud Boys and the Biden administration, which has faced criticism for its handling of Proud Boys members in relation to the events of January 6th.

FBI Denies Involvement in Altercation, Sparks Skepticism

Adam Kinzinger, a former Republican congressman, added to these allegations with his responses to claims that the incident was a “false flag” operation. His comments raised questions about whether he had inside information or was simply speculating.

The FBI responded to these allegations, stating that they were “appalled” by the suggestions of their involvement in the altercation. However, their response was met with skepticism and, according to the report, made Kinzinger, a supporter of the FBI, look foolish.

These people (all blue checks) are celebrating a seemingly MAGA assault on federal officers. Now i don’t know what this really is, but take a gander at the comments of the “patriots” who “love” America 👇👇 https://t.co/vVqHpdo2WW

— Adam Kinzinger (@AdamKinzinger) June 25, 2023

These events highlight the complex and often contentious dynamics between different political factions, law enforcement agencies, and public perceptions of their actions and motivations.

In situations involving public protests and counter-protests, it can be difficult to discern the truth amidst the heated rhetoric and allegations.

This article appeared in Right Wing Insider and has been published here with permission.