President Donald Trump has announced his intention to deploy troops to Portland, Oregon, citing the need to address 'domestic terrorists' and protect federal facilities. The move comes despite opposition from state and local officials, who assert that Portland is handling its public safety independently and effectively.

Oregon Democratic Governor Tina Kotek criticized Trump's decision, calling it an overreach of presidential power. She and other local leaders argue there is no current national security threat in the city. The deployment announcement has further ignited the debate over federal versus state authority.

The backlash is not limited to Portland; similar deployments in cities like Memphis are also drawing protests. Demonstrators demand resources for local needs rather than incr

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