“War ravaged.”

That is how President Donald Trump described Portland as he announced his authorization to send federal troops to the City of Roses.

Social media quickly latched on to that description.

“Portland? The place with therapy llamas at the airport?” posted one user on Threads .

Others chimed in as they were out enjoying farmers markets in the city under mostly sunny skies this afternoon.

“Portland Farmers Market was absolutely terrifying this morning. I was almost attacked by a (checks notes) bin of ornamental squash!” another Threads user shared.

“Danny here, reporting live from war torn Portland. The smell of bbq permeates. The puppies are viciously kind. People are doing yard work. This is not okay. Pray for us. #pdx” a Threads user reported as he shared clips of a

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