The governor says Minneapolis is 'under assault'. Who is behind the protests?

Narrative of outsiders stirring up trouble was not without truth, but blaming ideological agitators is also politically convenient

Minnesota’s governor, Tim Walz, blamed “elements” of domestic terrorism, ideological extremism and international destabilisation for what he called an assault on Minneapolis. Black community leaders suggested the destruction was led by white supremacists and anarchists intent on destroying the state.

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