#Trump says he’ll send troops to #PortlandOR, to handle ‘#DomesticTerrorists’
By CHRIS MEGERIAN The Associated Press, Updated September 27, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — "President Donald Trump said Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, to handle 'domestic terrorists' as he expands his controversial deployments to more American cities.
"He made the announcement on social media, writing that he was directing the Department of Defense to 'provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland.'
" 'I am also authorizing #FullForce, if necessary,' Trump said.
"Trump said the decision was necessary to protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities, which he described as 'under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists.'
Since the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the Republican president has escalated his efforts to confront what he calls the 'radical left,' which he blames for the country’s problems with political violence.
"Earlier in September, 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."
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