Trump authorized military deployment in Portland to fight domestic terrorists, days after the city saw an increased presence of federal agents.“At the request of Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, 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,” the president wrote in a post on Truth Social. “Thank you for your attention to this matter!”The US president claimed the move would help protect "any of our ICE Facilities under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists", characterising the city as "War ravaged" in a Truth Social post.The announcement marks a further expansion of troop deployments in US cities, amid a wider crackdown by the Trump administration on illegal immigration. “Just as I did in 2020, I will lead our delegation and state officials to oppose any unjustified increase in federal forces.”"City and county leaders, congressional representatives and faith leaders hosted a press conference Friday night to discourage the federal government from escalating tension in Portland – and encourage Portlanders to voice their opinions peacefully," it said.“We need federal help.
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Published at: 2025-09-28 10:38:33
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