President Trump took to Truth Social to say he’s sending federal troops to “war-ravaged Portland” to protect ICE facilities from “domestic terrorists.” This deployment is the latest in Trump’s expanding troop presence in US cities as part of a broader push against illegal immigration.
Trump’s announcement did not clarify whether he plans to send the National Guard, regular military, or other federal forces. It also left vague what he meant by “full force,” leaving officials and residents uncertain about the nature of the deployment. Meanwhile,
online, leaders and residents are claiming that ‘Portland is safe and sound.’ Here are the five key takeaways.
5 key takeaways
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