Trump Authorizes Troops to ‘War‑Ravaged’ Portland to Guard ICE | CNN2.0

🚨 President Trump says he directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to provide “all necessary troops” to protect Portland and ICE facilities allegedly “under siege” by Antifa and “other domestic terrorists,” authorizing “full force if necessary.”
🛡️ Scope: This marks another domestic deployment push in Democratic‑led cities (after Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.); timeline, unit type (National Guard vs. active duty), and legal basis remain unspecified.
⚖️ Law: U.S. law sharply limits military use in domestic law enforcement; key questions include authorities invoked and rules of engagement for any federal forces deployed.
📍 On the ground: Protests near the ICE facility (about two miles south of downtown) have been mostly peaceful, with some clashes, officer injuries, and arrests; a guillotine was previously displayed outside the building.
🗣️ Local response: Portland’s mayor says federal intervention wasn’t requested and isn’t needed, while state and local leaders urge “don’t take the bait” to avoid escalation
🔎 Watchlist: Force composition, DHS–DoD coordination, any terrorist‑designation efforts tied to Antifa, and political optics in suburban swing media markets
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