President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of US troops to war ravaged Portland, Oregon, authorizing use of full force if necessary.
I am directing Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland, and any of our ICE Facilities under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists, Trump stated on Truth Social. I am also authorizing Full Force, if necessary.
This announcement marks a significant escalation in the deployment of troops in American cities, as the Trump administration continues its crackdown on illegal immigration.
Portland's Democratic lawmakers have previously resisted Trump's plans for troop deployment. Mayor Keith Wilson stated earlier this month, I have not asked for - and do not need - federal intervention.
The ICE facility in Portland has been a focal point for protests that have sometimes turned violent, resulting in injuries to federal agents.
While the details of the troop activation remain unclear, Trump's post hints at an urgent response to the ongoing unrest, referring to previous comments about the need for decisive action against professional agitators and anarchists in Portland.
Earlier this week, Trump signed an order designating antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, further intensifying the political atmosphere surrounding the unrest in Portland.
Local lawmakers have criticized Trump's handling of the situation, questioning the effectiveness of ICE's operations in the area. Representative Suzanne Bonamici expressed concern that the current strategy was not addressing the real issues facing the community.
