Monique Merrill

PORTLAND, Ore. (CN) — On the frontlines of what the White House described as the “radical left’s reign of terror in Portland” is a giant frog. And a giant dinosaur. And three giant gnomes, a shark, an alien and dozens of other inflatable costumes.

Ongoing protests at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in southwest Portland have garnered national attention after President Donald Trump authorized the National Guard deployment to protect “war ravaged Portland” and the ICE facility.

“If you say this is a war zone, we’re here to say this is the complete opposite,” said Steven Schroedl, a protester donning a half-height inflatable that made it appear he was riding an ostrich. ”This is a nonviolent, peaceful protest against people who have automatic weapo

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