Over the weekend, President Donald Trump acted on an idea he’s been hinting at for a month: sending National Guard troops into the city of Portland.

In a memo sent to Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek Sunday, the president ordered the deployment of 200 Oregon National Guard members to protect federal officials and property.

The state and the city of Portland have sued to block the deployment. At a press conference, Kotek said she tried to convince President Trump during a phone call that the city did not need federal intervention.

“Oregon is our home. It is not a military target, and we’re going to fight back to make sure that we can keep Oregon safe,” she said.

Build up over weeks

For months, President Trump has been threatening to send federal law enforcement and National Guard troops to cit

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