At a press conference, federal and local law enforcement officials placed responsibility for the confrontation with the occupiers. FBI Special Agent Greg Bretzing blamed the "actions and choices of the armed occupiers" for the situation, commenting that "actions are not without consequences."

Eight members of the Oregon Rancher Standoff were arrested on Tuesday and charged with "conspiracy to impede officers of the US from discharging official duties through the use of force, intimidation or threats." Three more men were arrested on Wednesday night after Ammon Bundy released a statement urging protesters to leave the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.

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