Overview

• The president said on Sept. 27 that he directed Defense Secretary Hegses via social media to deploy forces to Portland to guard a federal immigration facility.
• He stated the move is to protect the ICE site from Antifa and other domestic terrorists.
• He added that the use of “maximum” force is approved if deemed necessary.
• He did not specify whether the deployment would involve federal troops or the National Guard, and timing and size were not disclosed.
• Oregon Governor Kotek and Portland Mayor Wilson criticized the directive and denied a security threat; DHS says the facility has faced repeated attacks as protests continue, though recent turnout has been smaller, according to Politico.