Summary
President Donald Trump announced plans to send troops to Portland, Oregon, to address what he describes as threats from "domestic terrorists." He is directing the Department of Defense to support efforts to protect federal facilities from attacks. This decision follows previous deployments of federal forces to other U.S. cities to address political violence and unrest.
Key Facts
- President Trump plans to send troops to Portland, Oregon.
- He uses the term "domestic terrorists" to describe those causing unrest.
- The Department of Defense will provide necessary military support.
- The decision aims to protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities in Portland.
- Protests and demonstrations at the ICE facility have sometimes resulted in violence.
- Trump previously deployed troops to other American cities for similar reasons.
- Portland's mayor, Keith Wilson, expressed opposition to federal intervention in the city.
- The announcement follows the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, which Trump linked to increased efforts to confront political violence.
