Trump Orders 200 National Guard Troops to Portland Amid Political Dispute

President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of 200 Oregon National Guard members to Portland, citing the need to protect federal officials and immigration enforcement facilities from attacks by what he described as "domestic terrorists" linked to Antifa. This decision was announced on social media, with Trump characterizing Portland as "war-ravaged," despite local officials including Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson denying any such threat and stating there is no need for federal intervention. Both the state and city have filed lawsuits to block the deployment, and local leaders have criticized Trump for acting impulsively based on media reports rather than verified intelligence. Trump’s move follows previous National Guard deployments to other cities like Los Angeles and Washington D.C. amid protests and civil unrest, and has drawn sharp criticism for escalating tensions unnecessarily. Comedian Jon Stewart mocked Trump's reasoning, suggesting the president relies on televised chaos rather than factual assessments to justify such actions.