Tarlov Gives Head-Scratching Defense of Anti-ICE Agitators Wearing Inflatable Costumes
The article discusses protests at Portland’s ICE facility,where some demonstrators have gained attention by dressing in inflatable animal costumes,such as an inflatable frog. Democrat strategist and Fox News host Jessica Tarlov defended the protests, arguing that activists are peacefully protesting the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration. However, Fox commentators criticized the use of costumes, suggesting it undermines the protesters’ intellectual arguments.
The protests have seen ongoing unrest, prompting President Donald Trump to deploy National Guard troops to Portland and other cities in response to attacks against ICE. The militant far-left group Antifa has been involved in violent clashes with protesters and reporters.Conservative journalists Nick Sortor and Katie Daviscourt both suffered confrontations with Antifa-Sortor was arrested for “disorderly conduct” after being attacked while filming, and Daviscourt was assaulted but her assailant was not arrested despite identification.
The article highlights tensions surrounding the protests, the response by authorities, and differing views on the legitimacy and methods of the activists involved.
Jessica Tarlov, a Democrat strategist and co-host on Fox News’ “The Five,” attempted Friday to explain the “intellectual” benefits of anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement protesters dressing up as inflatable animals.
With ongoing protests at Portland’s ICE facility, an individual dressed as an inflatable frog has gone viral and appeared to inspire more activists to do the same. Listing reasons as to why protesters will be out for the “No Kings” rallies nationwide, Tarlov said people will be “peacefully protesting” the Trump administration’s crackdown against illegal immigrants in the U.S.
“Then why are they always dressed like a furry, screaming about boys and girls?” Fox’s Joey Jones asked. “They are ridiculous.”
As Tarlov attempted to argue, Jones continued to say that if the activists wanted to make an “intellectual argument,” then “dressing up like a unicorn and running out there and screaming every time” is not the way.
“It is an intellectual argument to say, [DHS Secretary] Kristi [Noem], ‘You’re making it up about what’s going on here at that ICE facility, because I’m dressed as Pikachu and posing no threat.’ They arrested a guy who was singing,” Tarlov responded.
“His voice was terrible, Jessica,” Fox’s Jesse Watters teased.
Since the protests in Portland began over the summer, President Donald Trump deployed National Guard troops to the Democrat-led city and others to address attacks against ICE. The president’s decision came as ongoing assaults from the militant far-left network Antifa persisted, with authorities arresting and charging dozens of rioters outside the ICE facility.
While Democrats have downplayed the violence, conservative journalist Nick Sortor and Post Millennial reporter Katie Daviscourt have had multiple altercations with Antifa while reporting on the ground.
On Oct. 2, Sortor was arrested by local authorities for “disorderly conduct” after Antifa became agitated as he was recording them. In a video d on X, an Antifa member dressed in all black repeatedly confronted Sortor as he said he was simply trying to cross the street. The person appeared to throw the first swing, which Sortor then appeared to defend against, ending with him landing on his back in a nearby planter.
In an interview with Fox News following his arrest, Sortor criticized local authorities for failing to act against Antifa members. Sortor’s arrest came just after Daviscourt was assaulted by an Antifa member, leaving her with a black eye. Despite identifying her attacker to the Portland Police Bureau officials, no arrest was made.
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