Summary
President Trump announced plans to send troops to Portland, Oregon, and Memphis, Tennessee, to address protests and crime. He authorized the use of "full force" by troops, but local officials oppose this move, stating that conditions do not warrant military intervention. Legal action is being taken against the administration's decision to deploy troops.
Key Facts
- President Trump ordered troops to be sent to Portland and Memphis to control protests and crime.
- The announcement was made via Trump's social media platform, Truth Social.
- The Pentagon had not officially issued a deployment order when Trump made the announcement.
- Oregon's National Guard was federally activated, and 200 members were called for a 60-day deployment.
- Portland's mayor and Oregon's governor oppose the deployment and have filed a lawsuit against it.
- Trump's administration has previously deployed troops to other cities like Los Angeles and Washington D.C. to address similar issues.
