I'm in complete agreement. We first saw this strategy at POTUS Trump's political rally in Chicago in 2016. The event was overwhelmed by leftist thugs, rampant violence and was "shut down" as directed by the complicit powers. We've seen the Left continually employ and escalate violence against anyone who dares voice public support of any opposition viewpoint or political choice. We've witnessed Trump supporters be descended upon and savagely attacked for simply marching. 

As you astutely pointed out, the media is complicit in the propaganda. Yesterday, White Nationalists and KKK marched to spew their vile views. Instead of them marching in empty streets, to rage to no one, to thrash at nothing, they were openly attacked. The Mayor and police "green lighted" the riot. Instead of a non-event, the Mayor and police provided the WN and KKK their 24-7 social media recruiting tool. It's what the media and left wants. It's the "Resistance".