PORTLAND, Ore. — For the first time since 2020, Oregon National Guard troops are expected to roll into Portland later this week, military officials confirm.

President Donald Trump first said Saturday that he'd be sending military forces to Portland, saying on social media that he was "authorizing Full Force, if necessary." The administration followed through on federalizing Oregon National Guard troops Sunday for a 60-day term, court records show .

Lt. Col. Stephen Bomar, director of public affairs at the Oregon Military Department, confirmed Monday that 200 Oregon National Guard troops have been called up with a directive to protect federal facilities and support law enforcement.

The last time Oregon's guard troops were called into Portland was during the protests and riots of 202

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