'I sleep with a gas mask on': Life next to Portland protest angering Trump

The article discusses the experiences of residents living near the ongoing protests in Portland, Oregon, against police brutality and racial injustice. As President Trump threatens to deploy the military to quell the demonstrations, locals describe the challenges of living in the area. Some residents express frustration with the nightly protests, citing disruptions to their daily lives, such as the need to wear gas masks for sleep due to the use of tear gas by authorities. Others, however, are sympathetic to the protesters' cause and view the president's rhetoric as exacerbating the situation. The article highlights the broader impact of the protests on the community, with some residents considering moving away due to the constant unrest. It also underscores the complex and divisive nature of the ongoing tensions in Portland, where the struggle for social justice clashes with the desire for peace and normalcy in the neighborhood.