Trump vs. Portland: National Guard or National NASCAR?
In September 2025, Oregon and Portland bravely stepped into the ring against President Trumpâs heavy artillery plans, sued over throwing 200 Oregon National Guard troops into the Democrat stronghold for a 60-day 'Full Force' party. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed off on this 'patently unlawful' memoâsounds like a business venture run by a rogue intern. White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson hailed it as a surefire peace treaty despite months-long protests outside an ICE facility where fewer than 30 protesters showed up lately, and zero arrests since mid-June. Local leaders called the feds 'provocative,' warning their swoop stirred a hornetâs nest more than a safety net. Trumpâs troop-tour also blasted through DC and LA, threatening New Orleans and Chicago too, apparently on a mission to confuse National Guard with crowd control. Oregonâs top legal eagle Dan Rayfield shared the lawsuitâs spicy vibe the very next day.
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Nothing screams 'public safety' like deploying 200 troops to break up peaceful protests of less than 30 people. Oregon calls it 'patently unlawful'; Trump calls it 'Full Force'; we call it 'overkill meets mid-June boredom.'
200 troops on small protests? Oregon taught Trump that local peace isnât solved by federal standoff stuntsânot when your 'lawful authority' feels more like lawful clutter.
Trying to turn Portland into a warzone for 60 days over protests with fewer than 30 participants sounds like planning a snow day for a single snowflake.
Source: Axios | Published: 9/29/2025 | Author: Rebecca Falconer
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