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Trump says he’ll send troops to Portland, Oregon, to handle ‘domestic terrorists’

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday, 2025-09-27, that he authorized U.S. military troops to deploy domestically in Portland, Oregon, to protect ICE facilities.
Trump decided to deploy troops after Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem requested support to defend ICE locations that were reportedly being targeted by Antifa and various domestic extremist groups.
Protests and confrontations have been common at Portland's ICE office, resulting in injuries to federal officers and leaving local residents feeling uneasy due to the increased presence of federal law enforcement personnel.
Democratic leaders, including Oregon House Representative Suzanne Bonamici, have criticized Trump's claims and the federal intervention, with Mayor Keith Wilson stating no federal involvement was requested and that Portland protects free expression.
The deployment signals an escalation in federal efforts to confront what Trump calls the 'radical left,' raising controversy over the necessity and potential impact of domestic troop presence in American cities.

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