Summary
President Donald Trump announced the deployment of troops to Portland, Oregon, to address crime. The decision follows an executive order naming Antifa as a domestic terrorist group and aims to protect the city and ICE facilities from potential attacks.
Key Facts
- President Trump decided to send troops to Portland, Oregon.
- The action is part of efforts to reduce crime in U.S. cities.
- Trump mentioned troops might have previously gone to Chicago or Memphis.
- The action comes after an executive order naming Antifa a domestic terrorist group.
- Troops are also tasked with protecting ICE facilities.
- Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem requested the deployment.
- The Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, is directed to provide the necessary troops.
- The announcement was made on Trump's social media platform, Truth Social.
