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 the use of "full force" if necessary. The move comes after weeks of protests and clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement. According to a statement on Truth Social, Trump directed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to provide troops to protect the city from what he called "domestic terrorists." This includes protesters targeting the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland. Portland's Democrat lawmakers had previously pushed back against Trump's plans to deploy troops. Mayor Keith Wilson stated earlier this month that he did not need federal intervention. The deployment marks the latest escalation in a wider crackdown by the Trump administration on illegal immigrants. The move is expected to have significant implications for the city and its residents. This development comes as protests continue in Portland, with some turning violent. The situation remains tense, with concerns about potential clashes between protesters and troops. 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.*