Overview

• President Donald Trump said he directed Defense Secretary Hegses to deploy forces to Portland to protect ICE facilities from Antifa and other domestic terrorists.
• Trump stated he would permit the “full use of force” if necessary in connection with the Portland mission.
• The White House has not specified whether the forces would be National Guard or federal troops, nor provided timing or the size of any deployment.
• Oregon Governor Tina Kotek said there is no security threat in Portland, and Mayor Wilson said the number of needed troops is zero.
• Protests near the Portland ICE site continue, with local lawmakers alleging detainee abuse, and the move follows earlier deployments or threats involving Los Angeles, Washington, and Memphis.