
instagram.comkatiegrossbard on Instagram: "PORTLAND I LOVE YOU!! 🦖Protesters at Portland, Oregon, are mocking the homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, by appearing at a…"PORTLAND I LOVE YOU!! 🦖Protesters at Portland, Oregon, are mocking the homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, by appearing at anti-ICE demonstrations in inflatable animal costumes.The whimsical protest tactic appears to be a direct rebuke of President Trump’s characterization of Portland as “war-ravaged” amid ongoing nightly demonstrations against Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Some of the demonstrations have turned violent as federal officers have clashed with activists. Trump has pushed to deploy hundreds of National Guard members to Portland to protect ICE personnel, though Oregon officials have resisted, calling the move unnecessary.The phenomenon gained widespread attention after footage circulated on social media showing a protester in a bright green inflatable frog costume standing in front of armed federal officers. The self-described “anti-fascist frog” quickly became a viral symbol of resistance. “Portland frog scares Trump goons into submission,” one X user quipped.Other inflatable costumes spotted at the protests include a unicorn, a raccoon, a brown bear, and Barney the Dinosaur.Via @thenewyorksun