Trump Weighs Portland Troop Deployment Amid Pushback from Oregon Leaders

kgw reported on September 28, 2025, that former President Donald Trump appears to be reconsidering a plan to send military troops to Portland, Oregon. The consideration of troops was announced to protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities, which Trump claimed were "under attack." This development follows significant pushback from Oregon's state and local leaders, who asserted that federal intervention is unnecessary.

Governor Tina Kotek and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson stated their opposition, with the governor communicating to the White House that troops are not needed and that local authorities can manage public safety. The backdrop for the proposed deployment has been ongoing protests outside the city's ICE facility, though reports indicate these demonstrations have recently become smaller. Since June 2025, over two dozen arrests have been made in connection with the protests, but most occurred in the first month. Trump stated that a final decision on the deployment would be made "pretty soon."