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Trump seems to back off Portland military plan: 'Am I watching things on television that are different from what's happening?'
KGW8 Portland ^ | September 28th, 2025 | Author: Evan Watson

Posted on 09/28/2025 4:21:25 PM PDT by Mariner

PORTLAND, Ore. — President Donald Trump appears to be cooling on his plans to send troops to Portland to protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities, according to an interview Sunday morning with NBC.

When asked whether he is still sending troops to Portland, which he described as "War ravaged" in a social media post Saturday, Trump said his administration will make a decision on that 'pretty soon.'

"Well, I mean, we're certainly looking at it," Trump said. "You can't have that. We don't want that. They're attacking our ICE facility and they're attacking other federal buildings."

Trump made the comments during a Sunday morning phone interview with NBC White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor.

Trump referenced a weekend conversation with Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, and he alluded to being told by Kotek that the reality in Portland is different from what's being portrayed to him.

"I spoke to the governor, she was very nice," Trump said. "But I said, 'Well wait a minute, am I watching things on television that are different from what's happening? My people tell me different.' They are literally attacking and there are fires all over the place...it looks like terrible."

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1 posted on 09/28/2025 4:21:26 PM PDT by Mariner
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To: Mariner

WTF is he doing interviewing that sow?


2 posted on 09/28/2025 4:23:11 PM PDT by digger48 (Mp)
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'Well wait a minute, am I watching things on television that are different from what's happening? My people tell me different.'

So have RINOs and the deep state again filled out the ranks of White House staff?

3 posted on 09/28/2025 4:24:09 PM PDT by PGR88
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To: Mariner

Trump referenced a weekend conversation with Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, and he alluded to being told by Kotek that the reality in Portland is different from what’s being portrayed to him.

“I spoke to the governor, she was very nice,” Trump said. “But I said, ‘Well wait a minute, am I watching things on television that are different from what’s happening? My people tell me different.’ They are literally attacking and there are fires all over the place...it looks like terrible.”
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Trump trusts his people more than he trusts the officials in charge in Portland.

Trump will not let them burn and riot at ICE facilities without sending troops. He supports ICE and Police, not ‘resistance’ mayors. He’s hi-lighting the fact that their mayor is lying about conditions there to prevent Trump from supplying help.

This is the chance for the public to be appalled that their mayor is trying to maintain the status quo.

Trump offers hope of public safety and their mayor lies and says “These aren’t the droids you’re looking for....(Star Wars reference)


4 posted on 09/28/2025 4:28:01 PM PDT by ransomnote (IN GOD WE TRUST)
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To: PGR88

Did you happen to notice the source of the story?

A local Portland TV News station.


5 posted on 09/28/2025 4:28:41 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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Man dies after stabbing at Dawson Park in N. Portland, suspect detained, police say

https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/09/man-dies-after-stabbing-at-dawson-park-in-ne-portland-suspect-detained-police-say.html


6 posted on 09/28/2025 4:31:08 PM PDT by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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Who the hell gives Trump information?

His info he gets on so many things is what we know to be BS Deep state crap.


7 posted on 09/28/2025 4:31:58 PM PDT by dforest
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To: Mariner

This story was dated 11:12 PST.

Hegseth sent a memo in the afternoon activating 200 Oregon National Guard for Portland duty for 60 days.


8 posted on 09/28/2025 4:35:49 PM PDT by chrisinoc
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This story was dated 11:12 PST.

Hegseth sent a memo in the afternoon activating 200 Oregon National Guard for Portland duty for 60 days.


9 posted on 09/28/2025 4:35:53 PM PDT by chrisinoc
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To: dforest

Susan Wiles???? Look who Bondi tried to hire that Trump ultimately rejected in Virginia

BlondiBondi hung Halligan out to dry when she was forced to go it alone.


10 posted on 09/28/2025 4:45:56 PM PDT by RummyChick (If I did not provide a link in my post none will be forthcoming )
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To: ransomnote

Apparently a lot of the videos on social media are from past riots…not the current situation


11 posted on 09/28/2025 4:46:14 PM PDT by silverleaf (“Inside Every Progressive Is A Totalitarian Screaming To Get Out” —David Horowitz)
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To: Mariner

From what I’ve read, Sec. of War Hegseth has already authorized National Guard deployment to Portland for a period of 60 days.


12 posted on 09/28/2025 4:53:00 PM PDT by mass55th (“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” ― John Wayne)
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“Apparently a lot of the videos on social media are from past riots…not the current situation”

Probably true since Trump looks to be backing off on making a big move on Portland Oregon. Twitter/X can be plagued by old videos presented as new. I have seen this during Israel vs Hamas videos and Russia vs Ukraine videos.


13 posted on 09/28/2025 4:53:58 PM PDT by dennisw (There is no limit to human stupidity )
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To: Mariner

Weak....


14 posted on 09/28/2025 4:58:54 PM PDT by DesertRhino (When men on the chessboard, get up and tell you where to go…)
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To: Mariner

I wish the FReeper trolls would use a /T tag to indicate they are trolling.

Kind of like the /S tag for sarcasm.

It would make these threads easier to navigate.


15 posted on 09/28/2025 5:01:17 PM PDT by enumerated (81 million votes my ass)
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To: digger48

Setting her up for her to fall imho


16 posted on 09/28/2025 5:08:14 PM PDT by C210N (Mundus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur.)
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To: RummyChick

Your name is Karen, isn’t it


17 posted on 09/28/2025 5:17:10 PM PDT by digger48 (Mp)
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To: enumerated

I wish there was a Block function here


18 posted on 09/28/2025 5:17:57 PM PDT by digger48 (Mp)
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To: digger48

Because he’s a stable genius.


19 posted on 09/28/2025 5:18:10 PM PDT by reasonisfaith (What are the personal implications if the Resurrection of Christ is a true event in history?)
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To: silverleaf

I am starting to think this is not unintentional. The Internet like other media is manipulated. AI coughs up graphic images of Charlie Kirk’s murder, that are not real.

The Media, it seems, has clearly also latched onto the idea of whipsaw “reporting” on the Trump administration. He and his administration plow ahead while the fake press sows uncertainty and doubt. It’s all they have left.


20 posted on 09/28/2025 5:19:24 PM PDT by Empire_of_Liberty
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