The head of the White House called Portland the “destroyed war” of the city.
“At the request of the Minister of Internal Security, Christy Nooy, I order the Minister of War Pete Khegset to provide all the necessary troops to protect Portland destroyed by the war and any of our objects [иммиграционной и таможенной службы США] ICE in the siege due to attacks from [леворадикального движения] “Antifa” and other internal terrorists, “Trump said.
He also promised to authorize the use of full strength, if necessary. On September 18, Trump announced the movement “Antif” by a terrorist organization.
Portland authorities do not agree with Trump's decision, Reuters wrote. The mayor of Portland Keith Wilson said that Portland does not need troops. According to him, there is no lawlessness or violence in the city, “if only he [Трамп] He does not plan to perform them. “At a press conference on Friday Wilson and other local leaders called for peace against the backdrop of a large number of federal officers. According to the official, this is only a” demonstration of power “and” just a big show. “
The Senator-Democrat from the state of Oregon Ron Vaiden on the social network X emphasized that “Trump begins the authoritarian capture of Portland, hoping to provoke the conflict.” Later he published A video shot at the ICE object, on which protesters or any activity are not visible.
“It was filmed a few minutes ago near the ICE object in Portland, which, according to Trump, is in the siege. My message Donald Trump is as follows: we don’t need you here. Stay away from our city,” the senator said.
Trump is a trip to the Australian traveler from Portugal, traveling to the development of Conflict in our house. And Urge Oregonians for Trump's Attempt to Incite Violence in What We Know Is Vibrant and Peaceful City. I will behave in my power to protect people in our state. https://t.co/qt1gg1u270
– Ron Wyden (@ronwyden) September 27, 2025
Only a few minutes ago from Ice Facility in Portland, that the cranes of cracks under the snow. My Message to Donald Trump is this: we should not need it. Get Hell from our company. pic.twitter.com/xv3ncir20g
– Ron Wyden (@ronwyden) September 27, 2025
The Governor of Oregon Tina Kotek in X also stated The fact that Portland does not need military intervention. She emphasized that the local authorities can solve public safety problems.
“There is no uprising. There is no threat to national security,” she emphasized.
My Rozmovs have directly traveler Trump and Secretary Noem, I had to truly clearly have that Portland and the state of Oregon travel are right and our powerful consumers can lead. There is no insurrection. This is not a national security. pic.twitter.com/remsemaac6
– Governor Tina Kotek (@govtinakotek) September 27, 2025
It is not clear whether Trump's warning meant that American troops could use “full force” on Portland's streets, that he somehow authorized the use of lethal force, and if so, under what conditions, Reuters noted that American troops could use the force for self-defense during US internal deployment.
The Pentagon did not give any clarification about the troops, the deployment of which Trump announced. The Pentagon Speaker Sean Parnell noted that the agency is ready to mobilize US military personnel to support the operations of the Department of Internal Security (DHS) in Portland at the direction of the president, and promised in the future to inform about events in the city.
Context
Protests in the United States are held against the backdrop of Trump's migration policy. About their intentions deport illegal migrants from the USA Trump repeatedly spoke during the election campaigns of 2016, 2020 and 2024.
On the evening of January 20, 2025, Trump and his vice president Jay Di Wence took the oath in the Capitol. Then he signed a decree that significantly limits the acquisition of citizenship by birth right, according to The Washington Post and CNN. The decree prohibits the issuance of documents on citizenship for children born in the United States from parents without legal status. Restrictions apply to children who are born 30 days after signing the decree. On the same day, Trump announced the national emergency regime on the southern border with Mexico and announced the fight against illegal migration.
June 4 Trump signed a decree on the ban on entry into the United States to citizens of 12 countries As part of the fight against terrorism and illegal migration.
On June 7, Trump decided to deploy military personnel of the US National Guard in Los Angeles, where, against the background of his migration laws, protests and skirmishes of people with federal authorities continue.
