Summary
The Oregon Republican Party deleted a social media post that mistakenly used images from South America to depict protests in Portland. The post aimed to support President Donald Trump's deployment of federal agents and National Guard troops to the city amidst claims of severe unrest.
Key Facts
- The Oregon Republican Party posted images suggesting unrest in Portland, but the photos were from South America.
- One image showed riot police in Ecuador (2008), and another depicted a protest in Brazil (2017).
- The images used were from Getty Images and Pexels, not representing the situation in Portland.
- President Trump deployed federal agents and National Guard troops to Portland, saying protesters caused chaos.
- Local leaders, including Oregon's governor and Portland's mayor, argued against Trump's characterization of events.
- A federal judge stopped Trump's attempt to control Oregon's National Guard, ruling limited evidence of disorder.
- The Oregon Republican Party stated a volunteer created the image using stock photos, which led to the error.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited the Portland ICE facility, observing a small, peaceful protest.
