Summary
President Trump announced plans to send troops to Portland, Oregon, to address what he describes as threats from "domestic terrorists." He stated this decision aims to protect federal facilities, specifically those of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), amidst ongoing protests. The announcement aligns with Trump's previous actions in other cities where he deployed federal forces in response to unrest.
Key Facts
- President Trump plans to send troops to Portland, Oregon.
- He made the announcement on social media, citing the need to protect ICE facilities.
- Trump refers to the protestors as "domestic terrorists" and links them to Antifa.
- The White House has not provided detailed plans or timelines for the deployment.
- Portland's mayor mentioned that he did not request federal intervention.
- Ongoing protests have targeted ICE facilities in Portland, with some violent incidents reported.
- Trump has previously sent federal troops to other cities to manage unrest.
- A similar deployment is planned for Memphis, Tennessee, with about 150 troops expected.
