Demos at a Portland Immigration and Customs Enforcement site have sometimes lead to violent clashes. Photo: AP PHOTO

US President Donald Trump says he is directing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to send troops to protect Portland and federal immigration facilities.

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He made the announcement on social media, writing that he was directing the Department of Defense to "provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland".

"I am also authorising Full Force, if necessary," Trump said.

Trump said the decision was necessary to protect US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

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