Trump Criticizes Judge He Appointed for Blocking Portland Troop Deployment

Trump's Reaction to Judicial Decision

• 🗣️ President Trump expressed strong disapproval of a federal judge, whom he himself nominated, for blocking the deployment of federal troops to Portland.
• 📌 Trump stated he was "not served well" by the judicial nomination process, implying the judge's decision was unfavorable and unexpected given his own appointment.

Situation in Portland

• 🔥 The President described Portland as "burning to the ground" due to "agitators" and "insurrectionists."
• 📺 He urged viewers to "look at the television" or "read your newspapers" to see the extent of the unrest.
• ⚠️ Trump suggested that the governor, mayor, and local politicians were "petrified for their lives" amidst the ongoing situation.

Criticism of the Judge

• ⚖️ Trump directly criticized the judge's decision, stating, "He ought to be that judge ought to be ashamed."
• ❓ While acknowledging he "don't know the judge," Trump questioned the ruling based on the perceived severity of the situation in Portland.