Protestors gather in Pioneer Courthouse Square post election

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Dozens of demonstrators met in Pioneer Courthouse Square for what appeared to be a peaceful gathering.

While many were there for causes such as the Free Gaza Movement, the tipping point for the demonstration seemed to be the result of Tuesday's presidential election.

"Donald Trump won the election yesterday so we're out here to say no to his presence. To say no to his reactionary right-wing policies and also to demand that he ends the genocide in Gaza," says Holly Brown of the Freedom Road Socialist Organization.

"It was demotivating to see what happened with the election but I can tell it lit a fire under people," said a protestor named Moth.

Several PPB bike squads patrolled the gathering from a distance. The Multnomah County Sheriff''s Office and Oregon State Police also worked to monitor the protest.

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Before the election, Portland Police Bureau Chief Bob Day said he would be maximizing resources for election week.

The National Guard was on standby for possible outbreaks of violence during election week.

Windows and doors on downtown businesses surrounding Pioneer Courthouse Square remain boarded up as a precaution, however, Wednesday night's protest was rather peaceful.

"I felt as though we were able to give people a space to say their beliefs and feel comfortable doing so," said Brown.

A smaller group that was slightly more rowdy did show up at the square later in the night. Police monitored their demonstration and will continue to keep a close watch on post-election protests.