White House Furious Over Trump-Appointed Judge's Ruling Blocking National Guard Deployment to Portland

Federal Judge Blocks National Guard Deployment

• ⚖️ A federal judge, appointed by President Trump, issued two rulings over the weekend blocking the deployment of National Guard members to Portland, Oregon.
• 🏛️ The judge's decisions halted the federalization, relocation, or deployment of National Guard members to Portland from any state.

White House Reaction and Justification

• 😡 The White House expressed fury over the ruling, with Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Steven Miller stating the president has undisputed authority to deploy troops to defend federal facilities.
• 🚨 Miller emphasized that ICE facilities are federal property conducting a federal mission that protects American citizens, and the president has the authority to deploy troops to defend against domestic terrorism or violent assault.
• 🗣️ President Trump reacted strongly, stating that Portland is burning to the ground with agitators and insurrectionists, and questioned the judge's decision.

California Governor's Response

• 🎉 California Governor Gavin Newsom celebrated the ruling, calling it a victory against Trump's unlawful attempt to deploy National Guard troops.
• 🚫 Newsom stated that Trump's abuse of power would not stand and that the court granted their request for a temporary restraining order.

Broader Context and Related Deployments

• ✈️ The administration is also deploying 300 National Guard troops to Chicago.
• ⚠️ In Portland, counterprotesters supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were reportedly assaulted while videoing riots, with a Portland police sergeant appearing to blame the victims for antagonizing protesters.
• 📰 The federal government is expected to appeal the ruling, and updates are anticipated from the Department of Justice.