TRUMP WILL SEND TROOPS TO PORLAND

TRUMP WILL SEND TROOPS TO PORLAND



                      Trump’s Announcement 

President Trump said he will send troops to **Portland, Oregon**, claiming federal facilities (especially **ICE buildings**) are under threat. ([AP News]

* **“Full Force” Authorization**: He authorized the Defense Secretary to use “**full force if necessary**” to secure federal property.

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* **Local Opposition**:


 

  * Portland Mayor **Keith Wilson** stated the number of troops needed is “**zero**” and accused Trump of exaggerating. ([OPB]

* **Crime Context**: 

Violent crime, including **homicides**, has actually been **declining** in Portland in 2025, raising questions about the justification. ([OPB]


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* **Type of Forces Unclear**: 

It is not yet confirmed whether the deployment will be **National Guard, active-duty military, or a mix**. ([Al Jazeera]

                    Part of Broader Pattern

 This follows earlier 2025 deployments of federal forces to other cities like **Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and Memphis**, tied to protests, immigration disputes, and crime concerns. ([The Guardian]

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