PORTLAND, Ore. — President Donald Trump said Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, "authorizing Full Force, if necessary" to handle "domestic terrorists" as he expands his controversial deployments to more American cities.

He made the announcement on social media, writing that he would direct the Department of Defense to "provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland." He said the decision was necessary to protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities, which he described as "under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists."

The White House did not immediately respond to a request for details.

Portland's mayor, Democrat Keith Wilson, said there was no need for troops in his city. "Our nation has a long memory of acts of oppression

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