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Trump orders deployment of troops to Portland, authorising 'full force'

SUMMARY

President Trump has ordered the deployment of US troops to Portland, Oregon, stating he will authorize "full force" if necessary. He directed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to protect Portland and ICE facilities from what he describes as attacks by Antifa and domestic terrorists.

This marks Portland as the fourth city where Trump has deployed troops, following Los Angeles, Washington, DC, and Memphis. Portland's Mayor Keith Wilson, a Democrat, has opposed this move, asserting, "I have not asked for - and do not need - federal intervention."

Details on whether national guard or regular military will be activated have not been specified.


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