Portlanders love a good social media throwdown and President Donald Trump’s characterizations of Portland as “war ravaged” invited the onslaught. In a parade of hilarious video clips and memes , Portlanders have poked fun at both Trump and the city’s quirky reputation, with satirical wartime posts bemoaning shortages of almond milk and warning that militant knitters are at the ready. With their lighthearted humor, Portlanders are displaying the quirk and creativity so deeply ingrained in the city’s culture, while showing just how unfounded Trump’s claims are.

Unfortunately, however, Trump’s ire isn’t contained to social media. Over the objections of Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, Trump is seeking to federalize and deploy 200 Oregon National Guard members in Portland due in part to “a threat of

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