Trump Orders Troop Deployment to Portland to Protect Federal Facilities Amid Domestic Terrorism Concerns

President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of troops to Portland, Oregon, authorizing the use of "full force if necessary" to protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities, which he claims are under siege by Antifa and other domestic terrorists. The deployment follows previous troop sendings to cities such as Memphis, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., as part of Trump's broader effort to combat crime in Democratic-led cities. Local officials and leaders in Oregon have expressed strong opposition, emphasizing that no official requests for federal troops have been made and warning that the president's actions risk inciting unrest and undermining community safety. Portland's mayor and other city officials highlighted that the arrival of federal agents was uncoordinated and lacked clear purpose, with demonstrations currently less intense than past protests. Democratic leaders, including Senator Jeff Merkley, urged calm and discouraged confrontation with federal forces, warning that such engagements could lead to conflict. Oregon's Attorney General and representatives have vowed to defend local control and community rights against what they see as federal overreach.