President Donald Trump announced he has ordered federal troops to Portland, Oregon, citing alleged threats from domestic terrorists. However, Portland Mayor Keith Wilson emphasized that city leaders never requested additional federal officers and criticized the president’s move as unnecessary.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek joined the mayor and Portland Police Chief Bob Day in firmly opposing the troop deployment. Kotek declared, “There is no need for military troops in our city,” warning that a federal takeover would threaten communities across Oregon. She urged residents not to fall into the president’s “bait,” calling for peaceful and vocal opposition while condemning any violence or property damage.
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Police Chief Bob Day confirmed that, contrary to Trump’s claims, there has been no recent surge in violent unrest in Portland. He noted that thousands have peacefully exercised their First Amendment rights without arrests or significant vandalism, unlike in previous years.
Mayor Wilson described the potential deployment as a “show of force,” expressing hope that it would end quickly: “After a big show everyone goes home, and that’s what I want to happen here today.”
Meanwhile, ahead of the federal government funding deadline, the top four congressional leaders House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are scheduled to meet President Trump at the White House on Monday. The meeting follows Trump’s cancellation of a prior session and ongoing Democratic demands for bipartisan talks to protect healthcare programs, including extensions of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
