So the politicians are upset with the police for dong their job because it scared off potential complainants against these guy who went in and did the police’s job while they were likely (if other jurisdictions’ actions of late are any indication) being held back by those same politicians.

Check.

Sounds like the shooter & police have put politicians in a bad spot showing them to be nefariously engaged with ANTIFA and now they’re playing CYA?

Coming to a town near you...