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ANTIFA mobs clashed with cops as rioters vandalized the HQ of the Oregon Democrats, burned American flags outside state capitols and chanted anti Joe Biden slurs during a series of protests held on Inauguration Day.

Hundreds of members of the gathered in cities across the US yesterday as cops were forced to fire tear gas as protests erupted into violence and vandalism.

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Antifa supporters pictured marching in Portland, Oregon
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Antifa supporters pictured marching in Portland, Oregon Credit: Reuters
Cops fired tear gas at rioters in Portland as violence and vandalism erupted
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Cops fired tear gas at rioters in Portland as violence and vandalism eruptedCredit: Reuters
Chaos erupted in Portland, as Antifa demonstrators caused destruction
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Chaos erupted in Portland, as Antifa demonstrators caused destructionCredit: Reuters
Cops clashed with protesters, firing tear gas into the surging crowd
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Cops clashed with protesters, firing tear gas into the surging crowdCredit: Reuters
Antifa activists destroyed the Democratic Party HQ in Portland, Oregon
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Antifa activists destroyed the Democratic Party HQ in Portland, OregonCredit: Reuters
Windows were smashed and walls vandalized at the Oregon Democratic Party HQ in Portland
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Windows were smashed and walls vandalized at the Oregon Democratic Party HQ in PortlandCredit: Reuters
In Denver, protesters set fire to the US flag
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In Denver, protesters set fire to the US flagCredit: Reuters
One rioter lights a cigarette off the flames of a burning American flag in Denver
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One rioter lights a cigarette off the flames of a burning American flag in DenverCredit: Reuters
State troopers move in to extinguish the flames
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State troopers move in to extinguish the flamesCredit: @alaynaEalvarez/Twitter
The protesters chanted aggressive anti-police slogans
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The protesters chanted aggressive anti-police slogansCredit: @alaynaEalvarez/Twitter
Cafes were vandalized during protests in Seattle
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Cafes were vandalized during protests in SeattleCredit: twitter/SeattlePD
Cops say they have arrested a man for investigation of burglary and property damage
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Cops say they have arrested a man for investigation of burglary and property damageCredit: twitter/SeattlePD

A chilling message on a protest banner carried by Antifa activists in Portland, Oregon, read "We don't want Biden, we want revenge".

The anarchists marched on the Democratic Party HQ in the city, smashing windows and vandalizing the building as they left destruction in their wake.

Federal police fired tear gas at rioters who threw rocks and eggs at the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement building in Portland, Oregon, late Wednesday night, according to authorities.

Up to 200 protesters gathered outside the building, as Federal Protective Services officers issued loudspeaker warnings to the demonstrators not to trespass on federal property,  reported.

The ICE building has been the site of several violent clashes between demonstrators and federal police over the past year, particularly after the May 25 police-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

In Denver, Colorado, the mob yelled, "no more cops in our community… f*** the pigs" as police tried to extinguish the flames of American flags set alight. 

It comes after learned of three protests planned for at or around the Colorado State Capitol yesterday.

One claimed to be organized by and Antifa members, another claiming to be part of an anti-government movement, and the third called, "Colorado Inauguration March".

Iris Butler, an organizer of the "ColoradoMarch", said: "Our goal is to put pressure on elected officials and to remind the community that Biden and Harris did win but we still have to keep going, we still have to fight for change." 

Meanwhile, outside the Sacramento Capitol, what appeared to be Antifa demonstrators had gathered.

Multiple windows shattered at the William Kenzo Nakamura Courthouse, Seattle, WA
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Multiple windows shattered at the William Kenzo Nakamura Courthouse, Seattle, WACredit: Twitter/SeattlePD
Antifa protest march on the Capitol in Sacramento, California
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Antifa protest march on the Capitol in Sacramento, CaliforniaCredit: Twitter/@SacPolice
Protests in Sacramento came as Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th US President on January 20
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Protests in Sacramento came as Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th US President on January 20
They were dressed in black and appeared to be wielding weapons
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They were dressed in black and appeared to be wielding weaponsCredit: Twitter/@SacPolice
Many of them wore helmets
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Many of them wore helmetsCredit: Twitter/@SacPolice
Antifa anarchists gathered in Sacramento
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Antifa anarchists gathered in Sacramento
Masked demonstrators were captured on camera by Sacramento police
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Masked demonstrators were captured on camera by Sacramento policeCredit: Twitter/@SacPolice

They pounded on drums and chanted "f*** you to the racist system, f*** you".

The Antifa members, some of them wielding clubs and shields, were seen marching through the streets of California's state capital on Wednesday, according to reports.

Many of them chanted slogans denouncing Immigration and Customs Enforcement. A few carried a large banner that read 'Abolish ICE.'

'No prisons, no walls - no USA at all,' they chanted.

Antifa demonstrators also marched and set fire to American flags in Seattle following Biden's inauguration.

Several people were arrested for property damage and assault, according to , as the city's William Kenzo Nakamura Courthouse was vandalized and its windows smashed.

Antifa, which is short for "anti-fascist", is an anarchist group that has been unabashed by physical violence.

In November, slammed Antifa protesters as "criminal anarchists" after they were filmed burning an American flag and shouting "Death to your f***ing empire!" during an anti-capitalism protest. 

Trump has frequently denounced the militant left-wing anarchist group and vowed to officially label Antifa as a terrorist group. This never happened.

He campaigned during the 2020 election against them, saying a Biden win would mean more anti-police riots such as those that broke out across the USA following the death of .

Meanwhile, the Antifa website has today been redirecting to the White House page following Biden's inauguration.

The apparent hack took place just minutes after was sworn in as the 46th President of the .

Protesters burned an American flag in Portland, Oregon, on Saturday night
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Protesters burned an American flag in Portland, Oregon, in September

Antifa is an umbrella term for a broad spectrum of far-left and anarchist groups.

The term itself means simply anti-fascist.

The size of Antifa is not known, and it is believed not to have any leaders.

Antifa has been around for decades but was fueled by the election of Donald Trump as president and a spate of police brutality across the US.

Gov. Jared Polis activated the Colorado National Guard to be on standby to protect the State Capitol in case any planned Inauguration Day protests turn violent.

Polis made the announcement during press conference yesterday to discuss the state’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The governor said he would be issuing an executive order based on the general threat on state capitols conveyed to law enforcement by the FBI last week.

An internal FBI bulletin had warned of nationwide armed protests at all 50 state capitol buildings.

The agency warned that protests would extend through Biden’s inauguration.

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Meanwhile, a Trump flag was burned during a watch party of the televised Presidential Inauguration ceremony at Tree House Lounge in Atlanta, Georgia.

Juggernaut MC burns a Trump flag during a watch party in Atlanta, Georgia
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Juggernaut MC burns a Trump flag during a watch party in Atlanta, GeorgiaCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Texas State Troopers watch as Pro-Trump supporters gather near the Texas State Capitol
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Texas State Troopers watch as Pro-Trump supporters gather near the Texas State CapitolCredit: AP:Associated Press
A Joe Biden supporter, right, argues with a supporter of Donald Trump in front of the Arizona Capitol
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A Joe Biden supporter, right, argues with a supporter of Donald Trump in front of the Arizona CapitolCredit: AP:Associated Press
A Trump supporter protests in front of the Utah State Capitol 
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A Trump supporter protests in front of the Utah State Capitol Credit: AP:Associated Press
The Naked Cowboy, an avid Donald Trump supporter, dawned Biden / Harris Stickers on his guitar as people gathered at Times Square as Joe Biden is sworn in 
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The Naked Cowboy, an avid Donald Trump supporter, dawned Biden / Harris Stickers on his guitar as people gathered at Times Square as Joe Biden is sworn in Credit: Getty Images - Getty
Lone Trump supporter Mark Leggiero, of Florida, N.Y., stands outside the New York State Capitol objecting the inauguration 
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Lone Trump supporter Mark Leggiero, of Florida, N.Y., stands outside the New York State Capitol objecting the inauguration Credit: AP:Associated Press
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