Oregon General’s Protester Protection Stance Gains Online Support
Recently resurfaced testimony from Brigadier General Alan R. Gronewold before Oregon lawmakers has sparked debate amidst uncertainty surrounding President Trump’s troop deployment plans in Portland. Gronewold stated that National Guard soldiers were to be trained in “protective crowd control” and would be present to protect protesters. The general also clarified that the soldiers, under federalization, would fall under the control of the U.S. Northern Command and not his chain of command. This is while the court is deciding on Trump’s ability to deploy troops from other states.
John Q. Hosedrinker