Trump Considers National Guard Deployment to Portland Amid Unrest

Concerns Over Portland Unrest

• 🚨 President Trump expressed strong disapproval of the ongoing situation in Portland, describing it as "unbelievable" and a "destruction of the city."
• ⚠️ He stated that the unrest has been continuing for "years" and likened the actions of protesters to "walking in throwing smoke bombs into stores."

Identifying "Paid Agitators"

• 💰 Trump characterized the individuals involved as "paid terrorists" and "paid agitators," claiming they are professionals hired by radical left groups.
• 🧐 He pointed to the professional quality of their signs as evidence, suggesting they are not homemade but produced by professional printing services.

Potential National Guard Deployment

• ⚡ Trump indicated he has decided on another city for National Guard deployment to "straighten it out," though he did not name it.
• 🎯 He stated he would "look at" deploying the National Guard to Portland, having not been aware the situation was still ongoing at that level.
• 💥 If deployed to Portland, Trump vowed to "wipe them out" and ensure they are gone "fast."

Impact on Portland Residents

• 💔 Trump shared that people who used to live in Portland have left, describing the city's current state as "like living in hell."