Posted on 09/27/2025 11:52:04 AM PDT by dennisw
President Donald Trump has ordered troops to be sent to Portland, Oregon, a Democratic-run city he described as 'war ravaged' and besieged by left wing 'domestic terrorists'.
He made the announcement Saturday on his Truth Social account and said the move was necessary to protect ICE facilities under attack by Antifa, a loosely organized far-left movement that is against fascism.
'I am directing Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland, and any of our ICE Facilities under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists,' Trump wrote.
Trump also said he is authorizing 'full force, if necessary', but did not further elaborate.
There have been numerous protests at the ICE building in South Portland over the last several months.
People frustrated with Trump's mass deportation policies began protesting in June, with one of the demonstrations morphing into a riot, according to police. Heavily armed law enforcement officers hit protestors with tear gas and rubber bullets.
There have been more protests in July and early September at the same facility, The Oregonian reported.
There is also no further information on when troops are scheduled to arrive.
Portland, though not nearly as crime-ridden as Memphis, has had its fair share of problems over the last several years.
The city is known for its homeless problem, with many encampments crowding the formerly desirable downtown area.
Drug use was rampant in these encampments, something exacerbated by Oregon's attempt to decriminalize formerly illicit substances.
The new law reduced possession of heroin, fentanyl and meth to the level of a parking ticket.
Fatal opioid overdoses surged, from 280 in 2019, to 628 in just the first six months of 2023 as homeless encampments and open-air drug markets spread throughout the city.
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The end “our Democracy” . Long live the Republic.
What happens when they are declared a terrorist organization? Does that mean they can be prosecuted as such and sent to Colorado Super-max? I assume it does.
It’s noteworthy Gov Kotex is not mentioned. She is opposed of course. I believe this may be the first state, post DC, to have this. Trump does NOT required Gov approval.
Wow. You almost never see left-wing domestic terrorists described as left-wing domestic terrorists in the fake news media. The New York Times they are not a-changin' but The Daily Mail may be.
I’ve watched several videos of Leftist terrorists attacking the ICE facility in Portland. The brave ones get up close and throw rocks while the rest cheer. The police seem to do nothing.
They are treated as a military enemy of the nation.
It means any entities funding or helping them can be prosecuted also.
The police work for the mayor. Many are antifa.
antifa better be very careful here.
you’ve been declared a domestic terrorist organization (about time).
that means law enforcement and the military CAN SHOOT YOU.
take em down, boys
and yes, this is what i voted for.
Good.
Federal officers arrested Chandler Patey outside the Portland ICE facility on September 18, 2025, for allegedly operating an Antifa safe house in his apartment unit near the facility.
The apartment, used since at least July 2025, reportedly served as a restroom, refreshment stand, and dressing room for Antifa activists before protests against the ICE headquarters.
Patey provided agitators with amenities to sustain their occupation and protests, though the specific charges against him remain unclear.
Rioters have targeted the ICE facility nightly for months, resulting in over 27 federal charges under the Trump administration for crimes including assault on federal officers and arson.
Awesome, I cant stand those scumbags
Fantastic, bye bye Soros
Hand out the night-sticks and encourage their use.
>> The end “our Democracy”. Long live the Republic.
ROFL! Excellent!
Hopefully that they can shot on sight.
That would go a long way towards shutting down Soros' army of misfits and miscreants.
Treat like J6 or worse.
TO ALL: Get this Freepathon done. DONATE ONCE every 3 months-is that a big deal?
“This season of Portlandia is brought to you by MAGA.”
If they’re really real declared terrorists, shoot them with real bullets.
Be nice about it though. State publicly that that’s what is about to happen to the terrorists if they do it again.
Shoot the leaders in the leg with .22s.
It that doesn’t get their attention, shoot them with something else.
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