In Latest Constitutional Theater Globocop Trump Imposes Troops on Portland; Intimidates Citizens and Inhibits Their Play Freedoms Under the Guise of 'Fighting Terrorism,' MAGA Freedumb Lovers Excited

President Donald Trump announced the deployment of U.S. troops to Portland, Oregon, and federal immigration facilities nationwide Saturday, claiming he is defending the country against “domestic terrorists.”

Despite no widespread recent reports confirming that narrative, Trump described Portland as a city “under siege” in his announcement.

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

The announcement triggered immediate backlash in Portland, as state and city leaders say a surge of federal agents has begun arriving — but the state and city never called for them.

“We have been provided no information on the reason or purpose of any military mission. There is no national security threat in Portland,” Governor Tina Kotek (D) told Democracy Docket in a statement. “Our communities are safe and calm. I ask Oregonians to stay calm and enjoy a beautiful fall day. We will have further comment when we have more information.”

Oregon U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D) meanwhile warned residents not to be drawn into provocation by federal agents.

“We now have a sudden influx of federal agents in our city. We did not ask for them to come,” Mayor Keith Wilson said in a press briefing Friday. “They are here without precedent or purpose.” [MORE]