Summary
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told National Guard members in Oregon to be ready for deployment, despite a judge's order stopping the action. President Donald Trump had earlier approved sending National Guard troops to Oregon, but the move was halted by court orders. Oregon's Governor Tina Kotek has requested the troops be sent home.
Key Facts
- Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Secretary, visited Oregon and met with National Guard members.
- A judge's order has blocked President Trump's plan to deploy the National Guard in Oregon.
- President Trump intended the National Guard to protect Portland, calling it "war ravaged."
- Two restraining orders were issued by U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut to stop the deployment.
- Governor Tina Kotek of Oregon asked for the National Guard troops to be demobilized and sent home.
- Noem instructed the Guard members to be "ready," but a team lead stated they were already prepared.
- The situation is ongoing, and further updates are expected.
