Donald Trump has instructed troops to use ‘full force’ against demonstrators in another American city. This action, said to be targeting “domestic terrorists,” is specifically aimed at individuals protesting the actions and sometimes violent strategies of immigration officers in Portland, Oregon.
The announcement was made via Trump’s Truth Social platform, where he emphasized the necessity of safeguarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities, which he claimed are facing attacks by Antifa and other domestic terrorists. “Antifa” is a term generally referring to anti-fascists but has been distorted by the Trump administration to imply it is an organized group with leaders and members.
Trump has labeled Antifa a ‘domestic terror’ group, sparking concerns that this classification may be used to suppress any protests against him and his policies with force. The White House has not promptly responded to inquiries regarding the specifics of Trump’s directive, such as the deployment timeline or the troop composition.
In the past, Trump had threatened to deploy the National Guard to Chicago but did not follow through. It is anticipated that the deployment in Memphis, Tennessee, will involve approximately 150 troops, a significantly smaller number compared to those sent to Washington D.C. during Trump’s crackdown or to Los Angeles in response to immigration demonstrations.
Requests for information from Pentagon officials regarding this deployment have not been immediately answered. Trump’s efforts to combat what he perceives as the “radical left” have intensified following the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, leading to the deployment of National Guard and active-duty Marines in Los Angeles and as part of law enforcement operations in the nation’s capital.
The ICE facility in Portland has been a frequent target of protests, resulting at times in violent clashes, injuries to federal agents, and charges of assault against some protesters. Trump hinted at an upcoming operation during comments in the Oval Office, where he vowed to take action against the protesters in Portland, whom he described as “professional agitators and anarchists.”
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Furthermore, Trump had previously likened living in Portland to “living in hell” and had contemplated sending federal troops, a move he has also threatened for other cities like Chicago and Baltimore. Portland’s mayor, Keith Wilson, stated that federal intervention was neither requested nor needed, emphasizing the city’s commitment to protecting freedom of expression while addressing occasional violence and property damage.
Meanwhile, Memphis, Tennessee, has been preparing for an influx of National Guard troops to combat crime, as stated by Republican Governor Bill Lee, who assisted in coordinating the operation.
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