Trump says he will send troops to Portland to handle ‘domestic terrorists’

“I am also authorizing Full Force, if necessary,” Trump said on Truth Social.

Published: September 27, 2025 10:55am

Updated: September 27, 2025 10:56am

President Trump said on Saturday that he will send troops to Portland to handle "domestic terrorists."

"At the request of Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, 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 said on Truth Social. 

"I am also authorizing Full Force, if necessary," he added.

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