The Oregon National Guard said it has begun the process of mobilizing guard members with law enforcement experience to comply with President Donald Trump’s deployment order for 200 troops in Portland, but it could be next week before there are actual boots on the ground.

Lt. Col. Stephen Bomar, director of public affairs for the Oregon Military Department, said Thursday is the absolute earliest the guard could arrive in Portland, but he wouldn’t bet on that.

Guard members need to be vetted for their qualifications, which takes 96 hours, and some could need additional training before they’re deployed.

“If we had everything all ready to go, the earliest would be shortly after that 96-hour mark, but I do not see that happening in this case,” Bomar said.

There’s been little of the typical

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