Trump's Troops: What's Really Happening in Portland and Memphis?
Portland, USAMon Sep 29 2025
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Trump has made a big move. He wants to send troops to Portland and Memphis. He says it's to stop crime and protests. But not everyone agrees.
First, let's talk about Portland. Trump called it "war ravaged. " That's not true. The city isn't like that. But Trump wants to send troops there anyway. He said they can use "full force" if needed.
The Pentagon wasn't sure about this at first. They didn't get an order. They only heard about it from the news. Later, they called 200 members of the Oregon National Guard. They're supposed to be there for 60 days.
Portland's mayor and the governor of Oregon don't like this. They say the city is safe. They don't need troops. They're even suing the government. They say Trump is overstepping.
This isn't the first time Trump has done this. He's threatened to send troops to other cities too. Like Chicago and Los Angeles. He's been doing this for months.
Now, let's talk about Memphis. Trump says it's a crime-ridden city. He wants to send troops there too. The governor of Tennessee is okay with this. But the mayor isn't.
The National Guard isn't trained for this. They're not supposed to police cities. But Trump is using them for that. Experts are worried. They say this could set a bad example.
Trump is mixing up crime and immigration. He's using troops for both. This is making people nervous. They're worried about the law. They're worried about what this means for the country.
https://localnews.ai/article/trumps-troops-whats-really-happening-in-portland-and-memphis-f2cb4432
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