Andrew Mercado
@guru-merc.bsky.social
Editor-In-Chief at Mercado Media. YouTube Partner. Meta Partner. US Army Veteran. Minnesotan
I am outside the ICE facility in Portland — it’s calm and orderly with a few peaceful demonstrations. Despite claims from President Trump and right wing media, there is no ‘warzone’ here. The situation on the ground doesn’t match the rhetoric. I’ll continue to provide updates on the ground.
October 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I am outside the ICE facility in Portland — it’s calm and orderly with a few peaceful demonstrations. Despite claims from President Trump and right wing media, there is no ‘warzone’ here. The situation on the ground doesn’t match the rhetoric. I’ll continue to provide updates on the ground.
Filming outside Portland’s ICE facility — no warzone here. The president’s ‘like WWII’ claim is exaggeration. Local leaders are suing to block 200 National Guard troops. Peaceful protest coexists with truth, and I’m here to capture that.
October 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Filming outside Portland’s ICE facility — no warzone here. The president’s ‘like WWII’ claim is exaggeration. Local leaders are suing to block 200 National Guard troops. Peaceful protest coexists with truth, and I’m here to capture that.
On June 14, thousands gathered in St. Paul Minnesota for the “No Kings” protest, part of a nationwide push against rising authoritarianism under Trump. Despite safety concerns after the recent political shooting, Minnesotans remained resilient.
June 15, 2025 at 10:29 PM
On June 14, thousands gathered in St. Paul Minnesota for the “No Kings” protest, part of a nationwide push against rising authoritarianism under Trump. Despite safety concerns after the recent political shooting, Minnesotans remained resilient.