"He made the announcement on social media, writing that he was directing the Department of Defence to "provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland". "I am also authorising Full Force, if necessary," Mr Trump said. Mr Trump said the decision was necessary to protect US Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities, which he described as "under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists"."
"Earlier in September, Mr Trump had described living in Portland as "like living in hell", and said he was considering sending in federal troops, as he has recently threatened to do to combat crime in other cities, including Chicago and Baltimore. He deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles over the summer, and as part of his law enforcement takeover in the District of Columbia."
President Donald Trump announced the deployment of troops to Portland, Oregon, and authorised full force if necessary. The deployment was framed as protection for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities described as under siege by Antifa and other domestic terrorists. The president has escalated confrontational rhetoric toward the "radical left" following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and blames that movement for political violence. He previously described living in Portland as like living in hell and considered sending federal troops to other cities. National Guard deployments have already occurred in Los Angeles, the District of Columbia, and preparations are underway in Memphis.
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