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Trump Justifies Troop Deployment Amid Portland Protests

10/25/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump said Portland was 'burning to the ground' to justify deploying federal troops and postponed a planned San Francisco surge after talks with tech executives.
He described the protests as an 'insurrection.'
He claimed Portland was not on fire.
Federal agents had caused minor fires while dispersing protesters.
He highlighted crime-fighting successes in Washington, D.C., and Memphis and criticized local leaders for opposing National Guard deployments.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said Portland was 'burning to the ground' to justify deploying federal troops and postponed a planned San Francisco surge after talks with tech executives.
He described the protests as an 'insurrection.'
He claimed Portland was not on fire.
Federal agents had caused minor fires while dispersing protesters.
He highlighted crime-fighting successes in Washington, D.C., and Memphis and criticized local leaders for opposing National Guard deployments.