President Trump Orders Troop Deployment to Portland Amidst Ongoing Protests

President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of U.S. troops to Portland, Oregon, authorizing the use of "full force" if necessary to protect federal facilities amid ongoing protests. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, "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. I am also authorizing Full Force, if necessary."

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson responded earlier this month, saying, "I have not asked for - and do not need - federal intervention." The city's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility has been a focal point for protests, leading to clashes where federal agents have sustained injuries.

The president's announcement did not specify whether the deployment would involve the National Guard or regular U.S. military forces. The Department of War has been contacted for further details.

This move follows Trump's recent designation of Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization and his previous comments describing Portland as "like living in hell." Democratic lawmakers in Oregon have criticized the administration's actions and rhetoric, expressing concerns over federal intervention in local matters.