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Trump Declares Portland 'War Zone,' Deploys National Guard

10/1/2025

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President Trump mobilized federal resources to address violence in Portland, calling it a "reign of terror" by Antifa.
Officials authorized the Oregon National Guard to protect federal property amid protests for 60 days.
The White House cited violence attributed to Antifa since June and noted incidents from 2016–2020, while Trump called Portland a 'war zone' in a recent speech.

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Story summary

President Trump mobilized federal resources to address violence in Portland, calling it a "reign of terror" by Antifa.
Officials authorized the Oregon National Guard to protect federal property amid protests for 60 days.
The White House cited violence attributed to Antifa since June and noted incidents from 2016–2020, while Trump called Portland a 'war zone' in a recent speech.