President Trump said Saturday on Truth Social that he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, to handle "domestic terrorists" as his deployments expand to more cities across the U.S.

"At the request of Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, I am directing Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland, and any of our ICE Facilities under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists. I am also authorizing Full Force, if necessary."

In a statement to CBS News, Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said U.S. military personnel stand ready to mobilize in support of Department of Homeland Security operations in Portland at Mr. Trump's direction.

"The Department will provide information and updates as they become availabl

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