Summary
President Donald Trump has instructed his team to look into cutting federal aid to Portland, Oregon, because of ongoing protests against ICE in the city. The White House press secretary stated that the administration will not support states that allow disorder. The Justice Department is also investigating the arrest of a conservative influencer in Portland.
Key Facts
- President Trump has asked his administration to review cutting federal aid to Portland.
- The review is due to ongoing protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Portland.
- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the administration opposes funding states that permit disorder.
- Leavitt said Secretary Hegseth is to provide troops to protect Portland.
- The Justice Department will investigate the arrest of a conservative influencer in Portland.
- The influencer was reportedly documenting the protests when arrested.
- President Trump directed his advisers to focus on the funding review for the Democratic-run city.
