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 their use of "full force" if necessary. According to a statement from the White House, Trump directed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to provide troops to protect ICE facilities in Portland from alleged attacks by Antifa and other domestic terrorists. The move is effective immediately. The deployment marks the latest escalation in tensions between federal authorities and protesters in Portland, which has been a hotbed of anti-government demonstrations for months. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson have pushed back against the decision, stating that there is no national security threat in the city and that local law enforcement can handle the situation. The Trump administration's move comes as part of a wider crackdown on protests across the US. The deployment of troops to Portland will likely be met with resistance from protesters and community leaders. This is a developing story, with further updates expected as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*