A registered Democrat and Bernie Sanders supporter protesting a right-wing rally in Oregon earlier this month says he was viciously beaten by militant members of his own movement because he possessed a "fascist symbol" -- an American flag. Paul Welch told The Oregonian/Oregon Live he took the flag with him when he went to Portland Aug. 4 to oppose a right-wing rally being held at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park. A group of volunteer street medics rushed to Welch's aid and took him to an urgent care clinic in the city. Chris Burley, a Portland police spokesman, confirmed to The Oregonian/Oregon Live that authorities are investigating the incident. At least three people were hospitalized after clashes between right-wing demonstrators and Antifa protesters.

Source: Fox News August 21, 2018 15:47 UTC