In a controversial move, President Donald Trump has authorized the deployment of military troops to Portland, Oregon, extending his administration’s domestic use of the armed forces to bolster his aggressive immigration policies. This decision follows similar actions in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., where federal troops were mobilized against the objections of local Democratic leaders. Trump’s announcement, made via his Truth Social platform, cited the need to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities from attacks by left-wing activists, whom he labeled as ‘domestic terrorists.’ The president also hinted at the potential use of ‘full force’ if necessary, though details remain unclear. The Pentagon has yet to comment on the matter. Protests in Portland have persisted for months, with demonstrators intermittently blocking ICE facilities, leading to occasional clashes. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, a Democrat, dismissed the deployment as unnecessary, stating that Portland faces no national security threat and urging residents to remain calm. Critics, including Oregon Senator Ron Wyden, condemned Trump’s actions as an ‘authoritarian takeover’ aimed at inciting violence. This move comes in the wake of recent deadly shootings, including an attack on an ICE facility in Texas, which federal officials linked to anti-ICE sentiment. Trump has also escalated his rhetoric against left-wing groups, designating ‘Antifa’ as a domestic terrorist organization and signing an executive order to investigate ‘organized political violence.’ Critics fear these measures could be used to suppress dissent under the guise of national security.