SEATTLE — Washington state officials voiced support for Portland on Saturday after President Donald Trump threatened to deploy federal troops to the city.

In a social media post, Trump said he had directed the Department of Defense to “provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland,” adding that he was “also authorizing Full Force, if necessary.”

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The White House and Pentagon offered no additional details. A spokesperson for the Oregon National Guard told the Associated Press that no official requests had been made as of Saturday afternoon.

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson said city officials were aware of an influx of federal officers at the Immigration and Customs Enforc

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