President Donald Trump announced on September 27, 2025, that he is sending troops to Portland, Oregon, to protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities, which he claims are "under siege" from Antifa and other "domestic terrorists." He described Portland as "war ravaged" and authorized the use of "full force, if necessary," in response to a request from the Secretary of Homeland Security. This deployment is part of a broader, controversial campaign by Trump to deploy troops to several U.S. cities to combat what he calls domestic terrorism and political violence, particularly targeting left-wing groups and protests against immigration policies. Local Portland officials have rejected Trump's claims and said they did not request federal intervention, emphasizing that the city seeks peace and stability without increased federal military presence. Trump's announcement follows recent protests and violent confrontations at the Portland ICE facility and comes amid his intensified efforts against what he calls the "radical left" after the assassination of a conservative activist.
