Is it just a coincidence that there is an apparent lower tolerance level for the antics of anarchists in America since Donald Trump took office last Friday?

A group of black-clad agitators blocked traffic in Portland, Oregon on Wednesday. Drivers honked and lost their patience as transport ground to a halt.

Then, out of nowhere, police officers in face shields and carrying batons rushed the agitators, catching them off guard.

The Portland Police Bureau was quick to respond as protesters blocked traffic in the downtown area Wednesday afternoon. bit.ly/2j6l4qR Posted by FOX 12 Oregon on Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Coming from around the back of a bus blocked by the anarchists, police threw one guy to the ground and grabbed the others.

The bus driver honked in approval.

“Take ’em all down!” one bystander shouted. “Thank you!” yelled another.

Police squash downtown protest Crowd cheers as Portland Police Bureau officers in riot gear tackle protesters blocking traffic downtown.

The group planned to “disrupt” the city as a response to what they’re calling police brutality. Details: k2ne.ws/2jT715c Posted by KATU News on Wednesday, January 25, 2017

A video from the other side of the street shows pedestrians cheering as the agitators are ambushed.

“And you wonder why they come out and do it,” one man shouts as an agitator squirms on the pavement.

The Oregonian reports 14 people — 12 adults and two 17-year-olds — were arrested during disruptions throughout the city.

They are reportedly demanding the firing of Portland Police Chief Mike Marshman.