Trump authorises 'full force' as Portland set to become latest city to see troops deployed

Published: 9/27/2025
Trump authorises 'full force' as Portland set to become latest city to see troops deployed
President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of US troops to Portland, Oregon, to suppress protests at immigration detention centers, authorizing the use of "full force" if necessary. This move has drawn criticism from Democratic lawmakers, including Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, who stated that there is no national security threat in Portland. The deployment of troops in American cities is part of a wider crackdown on illegal immigration by the Trump administration.