redstate.com By Bob Hoge
On Saturday, President Donald Trump authorized the use of military force to quell the never-ending drama in Portland, and late Sunday, Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth made good on that and ordered 200 National Guard troops to the West Coast city.
Portland, of course, has been the site of many Antifa riots, the recent violent actions against ICE facilities, and—don’t forget—numerous Black Lives Matter outbursts during the 2020 George Floyd riots. They vandalized the federal Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse and were accused of arson, destruction, and attacks on federal officers.
The Trump administration said they’re not going to put up with that kind of activity any longer:
NEW: 200 National guard troops called to federal service in Oregon for 60 days pic.twitter.com/BXC2sAR0uD
— Officer Lew (@officer_Lew) September 28, 2025
Hegseth sent the forces in for 60 days:
For weeks, President Trump has called out Portland, specifically cited protests outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building on Macadam Ave. For weeks, Trump has hinted that he may send additional federal law enforcement or troops to the city. Many state and local officials have disputed that framing, saying that the president is relying on an outdated view of the city and may be referencing videos from the protests in 2020…
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