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Portland Bustles Amidst Trump's "War Ravaged" Claims
9/28/2025
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Story summary
- On September 27, 2025, downtown Portland contradicted Donald Trump's claim it was "war ravaged."
- Only four protesters gathered outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office, countering the siege narrative.
- Protester Jack Dickinson said Trump's threats of military force were unwarranted.
- Many Portlanders kept weekend routines as coffee shops and restaurants stayed busy, while the federal courthouse remained quiet.
