Summary
President Donald Trump sent federalized National Guard troops from California to Portland after a court stopped him from deploying the National Guard there. This action is part of Trump's efforts to manage protests and immigration enforcement in U.S. cities. California Governor Gavin Newsom plans to take legal action against this move.
Key Facts
- President Trump sent troops from California to Oregon despite a court order blocking National Guard deployment in Portland.
- About 200 California National Guard members were redirected to Portland.
- The deployment supports federal personnel amid ongoing protests related to immigration enforcement.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom called the move an abuse of power and intends to sue.
- The White House says Trump's action was to protect federal property after violence.
- Protests have continued in Portland over federal immigration enforcement.
- Trump previously moved troops to Los Angeles during summer protests related to immigration raids.
- Trump also authorized sending troops to Chicago for similar reasons.
