Oregon National Guard Deployment to Portland Estimated at $3.8 Million
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The federal deployment of 200 Oregon National Guard soldiers to Portland is projected to cost at least $3.8 million over 60 days, with their mission focused on protecting federal facilities.
The federal deployment of 200 Oregon National Guard soldiers to Portland is projected to cost at least $3.8 million over 60 days, according to National Guard officials. The troops, drawn from military police and infantry companies based in Salem and Woodburn, are tasked with protecting federal facilities in the city.
Russell Gibson of the Oregon Military Department informed state lawmakers that the mission details are still being finalized. He noted that the soldiers will be under U.S. Army command and will undergo four to seven days of processing and training before deployment. Gibson emphasized that the troops will not engage in law enforcement activities, as their role is limited to safeguarding federal properties.
The deployment follows President Trump's order, issued after Governor Tina Kotek declined a request to deploy the Guard under state authority. Local officials, including Governor Kotek and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson, have expressed concerns that the federal action may be based on outdated perceptions of the city's current situation. A court hearing is scheduled for Friday, where state and city attorneys will seek to block the deployment.
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