Conservative journalist Nick Sortor was arrested by Portland police after saving a burning American flag and defending himself during clashes with Antifa activists, according to reports. Sortor, who was charged with disorderly conduct, described the incident to Fox News’ Bill Melugin, detailing how he was surrounded by protesters, pushed into a flower bed, and punched before disengaging and approaching Portland PD officers. He was subsequently arrested and held in custody before being released hours later.

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a full federal investigation into Sortor’s arrest, assigning Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon to lead the inquiry. Sortor claimed he received a personal call from Bondi confirming the probe, which he described as a response to what he called Portland police’s “bidding of Antifa.” The Justice Department also ordered an investigation into the Portland Police Bureau following the arrest, which occurred during violent protests near an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility.

Sortor, 27, was detained alongside two Oregon residents on the same misdemeanor charge. He criticized Portland authorities on social media, writing, “The Trump DOJ WILL NOT allow Portland Police to continue to do the bidding of Antifa,” while demanding they “f around and find out.” The incident unfolded amid chaotic scenes outside the ICE facility, where agitators clashed with others.

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