Trump is Now Sending Troops to Oregon Amid ICE Protests • Franknez.com

President Donald Trump has ignited a fresh flashpoint in his crackdown on immigration protests, ordering troops into Portland, Oregon—one of the bluest cities in America—to shield a besieged ICE facility from what he calls “domestic terrorists.”

The Saturday announcement, delivered via a fiery Truth Social post, marks another escalation in Trump’s strategy to federalize responses in Democrat-led strongholds, drawing sharp rebukes from local officials who see it as an overreach designed to stoke division rather than solve problems.”

At the request of Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, I am directing Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland, and any of our ICE Facilities under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists,” Trump wrote, authorizing “full force, if necessary.”

Details of the Matter

The post painted the city as a war zone, though Portland’s recent unrest has largely centered on nonviolent demonstrations against aggressive ICE raids that have swept up thousands in recent weeks.

Portland’s ICE detention center has long been a magnet for protests, ever since the facility’s opening in 2018 amid Trump’s first-term family separation policies.

Tensions boiled over earlier this month when demonstrators erected a guillotine outside the building—a stunt a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson slammed as “unhinged behavior.”

Federal agents have clashed with protesters in the past, leading to injuries and assault charges, but local police reports show the latest flare-ups have been mostly contained, with no major incidents reported in the days leading up to Trump’s order.

Mayor Keith Wilson, a Democrat who’s navigated the city’s progressive undercurrents with a firm hand on public safety, pushed back hard.

“Like other mayors across the country, I have not asked for—and do not need—federal intervention,” he said in a statement.

Wilson highlighted Portland’s track record: “We’ve protected freedom of expression while addressing occasional violence and property destruction.”

His words echo a growing chorus from blue-city leaders wary of Trump’s playbook, which has already seen National Guard deployments to Los Angeles over similar immigration unrest and to Washington, D.C., as part of a broader urban crime initiative.

Residents Urged to Stand Strong

Oregon Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden didn’t mince words either, urging residents to stand firm.

“Reject Trump’s attempt to incite violence in what we know is a vibrant and peaceful city,” he posted on X, framing the troop surge as a deliberate ploy to inflame tensions ahead of midterms.

It’s unclear if boots will actually hit the ground in Portland.

Trump has a history of bold threats that fizzle—remember his vow to seize control of Chicago over crime, which never materialized?

A planned deployment to Memphis, Tennessee, is expected to involve just about 150 troops, per the Associated Press, a far cry from the “full force” rhetoric.

The White House hasn’t elaborated on timelines or troop numbers for Portland, and it didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.

This comes amid Trump’s broader pressure campaign on the Justice Department to target perceived enemies.

Political Madness Grows

Just Thursday, former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on charges of lying to Congress about the bureau’s 2016 Russia probe—a move Trump insisted wasn’t payback, despite his recent Truth Social demands for swift action against foes like Comey, Adam Schiff, and Letitia James.On the ground, the optics are already messy.

Recent National Guard units in D.C. have spent more time on mundane tasks than manning barricades—picking up trash and spreading mulch around the Tidal Basin on August 26, for instance.

Crime stats tell a different story too: Overall violent crime has ticked down nationally this year, undercutting the “war-ravaged” narrative.

But for Trump, who’s leaned hard into law-and-order messaging to rally his base, the Portland play feels like a calculated risk—stirring the pot in a city that’s become synonymous with resistance.

As protesters gear up and local cops brace for potential clashes, Portland’s streets could once again become a symbol of the divides tearing at America’s seams.

For residents like those who’ve marched against ICE for years, it’s a stark reminder: In Trump’s America, even peaceful dissent can draw the full weight of federal might.

Whether this deployment sticks or joins the list of unfulfilled threats, one thing’s clear—the war on protests is far from over.

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