Complex situations aren't served by simplistic answers. Agitators have taken over in late night - they could actually be Trump supporters seeking to provoke and blame demonstrators.

The Feds are a problem, Marianne, but the local police (who cooperate with them) were doing this before the Feds arrived. The Feds are not the only problem here.

I'm shocked by the number of people I've seen defending, and even cheering on, the brutality of the feds. It's appalling.

Stop burning up buildings

If the gov is serious about ending protest violence, they should invite the leaders of the protest groups to have a conversation. Begin working towards a solution. Show good faith that the voices have been heard. 45 will never let that happen.