URGENT: Trump Deploys Troops to Portland, Authorizes 'Full Force' Crackdown

BREAKING NEWS US President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of US troops to Portland, Oregon, authorizing "full force" if necessary. According to a post on Truth Social, Trump directed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to provide troops to protect "war ravaged" Portland and ICE facilities from attack by Antifa and other domestic terrorists. The move marks the fourth city where Trump has deployed troops on US soil. The deployment comes despite pushback from Portland's mayor Keith Wilson, a Democrat, who said earlier this month that he had not asked for federal intervention and did not need it. Trump's order does not specify whether regular US military or national guard troops will be deployed. The move is expected to have immediate impact on the city, with potential clashes between protesters and law enforcement looming. This development comes as tensions in Portland continue to escalate, with protests and demonstrations ongoing for weeks. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY We will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*