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White House Official Leaks Military Plans for Portland

10/7/2025

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Summary

Story summary

A senior White House official leaked plans to deploy the 82nd Airborne Division to Portland, Oregon, amid intelligence leaks.
Anthony Salisbury, deputy to Stephen Miller, publicly discussed the deployment via Signal, revealing sensitive military discussions.
Patrick Weaver, adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, indicated Hegseth favored the National Guard; the White House dismissed the leak as sensational.

History

Historical Context

The 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, held from August 26-29, was marked by intense protests against the Vietnam War, with over 10,000 demonstrators clashing with 23,000 police and National Guardsmen. Mayor Richard Daley's heavy-handed tactics led to widespread violence, resulting in 668 arrests and raising critical questions about civil liberties and the role of military forces in domestic affairs, echoing contemporary concerns.

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Story summary

A senior White House official leaked plans to deploy the 82nd Airborne Division to Portland, Oregon, amid intelligence leaks.
Anthony Salisbury, deputy to Stephen Miller, publicly discussed the deployment via Signal, revealing sensitive military discussions.
Patrick Weaver, adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, indicated Hegseth favored the National Guard; the White House dismissed the leak as sensational.

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