Oregon state and local leaders are preparing for a battle with President Donald Trump. Gov. Tina Kotek posted on Saturday in a message to state residents that they should “stay calm.”
At issue is Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to assist federal immigration efforts and address national security concerns.
Trump posted on Saturday that Portland needs to be cleaned up. “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.”
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