President Trump on July 29 doubled down on the need for an increased federal presence in Portland, and called protesters there “anarchists.”

Trump threatens to send National Guard to Portland if violent protests continue

Black Lives Matter protests have reignited in parts of the United States, including Seattle, after recent demonstrations in Portland descended into violence.

Trump calls Portland protesters 'Anarchists' and 'Wall of Moms' a scam

Seattle BLM violent protests: Over 45 people arrested, 21 police officers injured

A man was shot dead and another seriously injured Saturday in a police-free autonomous zone created by protesters in the US city of Seattle, where officers were prevented from accessing the victims, officials said.

One dead in shooting at Seattle protest movement autonomous zone

Seattle mayor Jenny Durkan said "it is unconstitutional and illegal to send the military to Seattle" after US President in a tweet said "take back your city now.

Go back to your bunker: Mayor Jenny Durkan to Trump over Seattle protests

Protesters in Seattle stormed the City Hall on Thursday and demanded the resignation of the city's mayor amid calls for defunding the police department. Also Read: 'Stop the pain', says George Floyd's brother The protesters have reportedly declared “Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone” in six blocks which have allegedly been abandoned by the police.

Protesters in Seattle storm City hall, demand police defunding