ICE pepper-sprayed a protester in a frog costume. Now the “Portland Frog” is a symbol of absurd resistance

ICE pepper-sprayed a protester in a frog costume. Now the “Portland Frog” is a symbol of absurd resistance


The thing about a costume like this is that not only is it cartoonish and fun, but there’s also very clearly no place for hidden weapons, and no way for the wearer to move nimbly and pose a physical threat. The various videos prompted a mixture of outrage at ICE’s conduct and general support for the Portland Frog, who is now being treated by some as a symbol of the fight against fascism and government overreach in the United States. By the way, this is what Trump claims is the “Antifa insurrection” that merits sending in the Texas National Guard to Portland.

Author: Rachel Kiley


Published at: 2025-10-07 23:00:00

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