By Martin Shwenk Leade
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US President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of troops Portland, Oregon, authorising use of “full force” if needed
US President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of troops Portland, Oregon, authorising use of “full force” if needed to supress protests targeting immigration detention centres. Trump authorized military deployment in Portland to fight domestic terrorists, days after the city saw an increased presence of federal agents. “At the request of Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, 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,” the president wrote in a post on Truth Social. “I am also authorizing Full Force, if necessary,” Trump added. “Thank you for your attention to this matter!”ALSO READ: Erika Kirk seen smiling, drops major announcement on ‘Charlie Kirk Show’ podcast, says ‘my husband’s voice…’Why Trump has deployed military troops to PortlandThe US president claimed the move would help protect “any of our ICE Facilities under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists”, characterising the city as “War ravaged” in a Truth Social post.The announcement marks a further expansion of troop deployments in US cities, amid a wider crackdown by the Trump administration on illegal immigration. The latest move has drawn pushback from Democratic lawmakers, who said there was no need for federal troops to be deployed to Portland.Live Events”There is no national security threat in Portland. Our communities are safe and calm,” said Oregon Governor Tina Kotek. “Portland is doing just fine, and I made that very clear to the President this morning,” Kotek said at a press conference on the city’s waterfront, flanked by local elected leaders and businesspeople.“Our city is a far cry from the war-ravaged community that he has posted about on social media. I conveyed that directly to him.”ALSO READ: Lola Young collapses onstage during New York Festival after canceling shows for mental health. Check latest updateKotek told a news conference on Saturday that “any deployment would be an abuse of power”, and said she was working with Oregon’s Attorney General Dan Rayfield “to see if any response is necessary”.”We will be prepared to respond if we have to,” she added.Trump’s post does not specify whether he intends to activate national guard or regular US military – nor what is meant by the use of “full force”. Earlier this week, Trump issued an order officially labeling Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, granting the US government sweeping authority to investigate the movement’s activities and any cases in which a member may have “provided material support.”ALSO READ: Erika Kirk made a dating app ‘Faith and Fellowship’ and is she using it? Viral meme takes social media by stormWhat happened in Portland?Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) warned late Friday of “credible” reports that federal agents “may be dusting off the 2020 playbook and surging into Portland to provoke conflict and violence in my hometown,” adding that he remains in “close” contact with state and local officials.“Portland is a peaceful, vibrant city with no need for federal agents on our streets. I urge Oregonians not to fall into Trump’s attempt to incite violence,” Wyden said. “Just as I did in 2020, I will lead our delegation and state officials to oppose any unjustified increase in federal forces.” “City and county leaders, congressional representatives and faith leaders hosted a press conference Friday night to discourage the federal government from escalating tension in Portland – and encourage Portlanders to voice their opinions peacefully,” it said.ALSO READ: Makena White revealed about health struggles before her death at 28? Jake Knapp girlfriend’s posts resurface“We need federal help. We need federal help to renew our infrastructure, and build affordable housing, to help clean our rivers and plant trees, and imagine the future of high-speed transportation,” said Mayor Keith Wilson.“Instead of help, they’re sending armored vehicles and masked men. If the federal government didn’t come to lend us a hand, then take a hike.” “We have a place at the table for everyone willing to lend a hand, the federal government included. However, we have no tolerance for anyone in Portland who uses this difficult moment to hurt people or damage our home.”Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
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