Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin STILL trying to un-fan the flames by backpedaling frantically

Doug P. | 3:15 PM on February 02, 2017

Look who just threw his police department under the bus https://t.co/rpeZ5kPgXO

— VM: Epstein didn't kill himself (@votermom) February 2, 2017

After a night of violence in Berkeley, California, Mayor Jesse Arreguin, who initially helped fan the flames by lashing out against “hate speech” last night, later started trying to spin his way out of it. The backpedaling and deflection of responsibility continues this afternoon:

If anyone has information on assaults and crimes from last night, contact BPD at 510-981-5900 or @UCPD_Cal at 510-664-8477. (1/5)

— Jesse Arreguin (@JesseArreguin) February 2, 2017

Let me be perfectly clear, I am appalled by the violence. The safety of all community members is my biggest priority. (2/5)

— Jesse Arreguin (@JesseArreguin) February 2, 2017

I abhor violence. The rioters who descended on Berkeley do not represent my values or Berkeley values. (3/5)

— Jesse Arreguin (@JesseArreguin) February 2, 2017

Police strategy was ordered by the department, not me. They did an excellent job in preventing further risk to safety. (4/5)

— Jesse Arreguin (@JesseArreguin) February 2, 2017

City staff are doing a full assessment of damage. If you have been affected and need city services, call 510-981-2489. (5/5)

— Jesse Arreguin (@JesseArreguin) February 2, 2017

I consider much of what Mr. Yiannopoulos says to be hateful. But I regret and apologize for the white national label.

— Jesse Arreguin (@JesseArreguin) February 2, 2017