That is because they were NOT with the counter, despite Tisch initially describing them as counterprotestors. They ran up and threw an IED, failed to throw another.
Media is saying ISIS with reason: As one was picked up following arrest, he said “By God’s will, the Islamic State remains.”
@hickpop.bsky.socialWho were the 2 guys arrested? First they said counter protesters, now they are saying ISIS. nbcnewyork.app.link/z412xgACl1b
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NYPD confirms lit device was explosive in Gracie Mansion protest clash
The lit device thrown during a clash of protests outside Gracie Mansion was in fact an “improvised explosive device,” NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Sunday.
