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Oregon GOP Admits Error in Misleading National Guard Claim

10/8/2025

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Oregon Republican Party claimed 300 National Guard troops were sent to Portland, despite a federal judge blocking it.
The post used a fabricated image, a composite of two unrelated South American photos.
The police image bore shields 'Policia,' indicating non-U.S. origin, likely Ecuador.
The party admitted the error, saying, "We're not reporters, just bad memers," after a journalist called out.

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Story summary

Oregon Republican Party claimed 300 National Guard troops were sent to Portland, despite a federal judge blocking it.
The post used a fabricated image, a composite of two unrelated South American photos.
The police image bore shields 'Policia,' indicating non-U.S. origin, likely Ecuador.
The party admitted the error, saying, "We're not reporters, just bad memers," after a journalist called out.