Following a judge’s decision to prevent the Oregon National Guard from deploying to Portland, the Oregon Republican party celebrated the planned deployment of 300 California National Guard troops. Social media posts by the party utilized an image falsely depicting the Portland protests as out of control by combining photos from South America, taken in 2008 and 2017. When questioned about the image’s authenticity, the party’s X account admitted they were “just bad memers.”
Read More
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended President Trump’s plans to deploy troops in American cities, facing questions from CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins regarding the legal challenges. The plans were in response to anti-ICE protests in cities like Portland and Chicago, but a judge blocked the Portland deployment citing the administration’s claims of violence were unsubstantiated. Leavitt criticized the judge’s ruling and accused Collins of bias, insisting the president had the authority to deploy troops. The administration’s use of military force in Democratic cities has been growing, often facing legal battles, and increasing tensions.
Read More
Saturday saw federal agents employing chemical crowd control and making at least six arrests when a protest of hundreds marched to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building. Approximately 400 individuals of various ages and backgrounds participated in the demonstration, which was a response to potential National Guard deployment in the city. During the protest, federal officers, equipped with gas masks, dispersed the crowd using pepper balls and tear gas.
Read More
President Trump has declared his intention to utilize American cities as training grounds for military forces, specifically naming Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York as targets. This directive has led to an increased federal presence in these cities, including deployments of National Guard troops and heavily armed agents in tactical gear, often operating from unmarked vehicles. Local officials, however, contest Trump’s characterization of these cities as unsafe, with Oregon’s Attorney General suing to block the deployments, citing violations of the Posse Comitatus Act. Legal experts and commentators are raising concerns about constitutional implications, particularly regarding potential racial profiling and the expanding role of federal law enforcement.
Read More
Senate Democrat on Trump sending troops to Portland: ‘Stay the hell out’
So, it seems like a Senate Democrat, and really, who can blame them, is sending a very clear message to the former president: “Stay the hell out.” The situation in Portland, with federal troops deployed, is understandably raising a lot of red flags. The core of the concern is pretty obvious: why are federal troops being sent into a city, and what’s the justification? It’s hard to shake the feeling that something about this just isn’t right.
The GOP, supposedly the party of small government, seems to be embracing the idea of martial law.… Continue reading
The President is escalating tensions by threatening military occupation in Portland, Oregon, framing protesters as “domestic terrorists” despite their constitutional rights to protest ICE tactics. This move, coupled with the deployment of a Joint Terrorism Task Force in Illinois, suggests an intent to use anti-sedition laws against those opposing the administration’s policies. Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller is leading this effort, targeting prominent Democrats and potentially organizations like Open Society Foundations. The administration’s actions reflect a broader pattern of retribution, with investigations targeting Trump’s perceived enemies and a willingness to use legal means to silence dissent.
Read More
Amid ongoing protests against the Trump administration’s ICE complex in Portland, the use of chemical irritants by federal agents has forced the nearby Cottonwood School to relocate due to safety concerns. The school’s interim executive director cited the impact of tear gas and other munitions on the school grounds and the inability to guarantee student safety. The school’s move highlights the broader consequences of the nightly clashes between protesters and federal agents, as the chemical weapons used by the government have created an unsafe environment for children and families. This situation prompted the school to seek the support of Senator Ron Wyden, who expressed concern over ICE’s unchecked authority and the potential health risks to children.
Read More
John Q. Hosedrinker 
Matt Underwood