Portland, Oregon : US President Donald Trump said he would send troops to Portland, “authorising Full Force, if necessary” to handle “domestic terrorists” as he expands his deployments to more American cities.

Oregon Democratic Governor Tina Kotek responded by saying Trump was abusing his authority by ordering troops into a city that she said is doing “just fine” on its own. She was joined by other government, police and business leaders who all said soldiers were not needed and Trump was presenting a patently false picture of the city.

Trump made his announcement on social media, writing that he was directing the Department of Defence to “provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland”. Trump said the decision was necessary to protect US Immigration and Customs Enforcemen

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