Trump Deploys Troops To Oregon, Despite Judge’s Order – KXL

Portland, Ore. – President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of 300 California National Guard troops to Oregon, after a federal judge blocked the use of Oregon’s Guard in Portland, Saturday evening. In a statement Sunday, California Governor Gavin Newsom said, “President Trump is deploying 300 California National Guard personnel into Oregon. They are on their way there now.” Oregon Governor Tina Kotek added in a statement, “My administration is aware that 101 federalized California National Guard members arrived in Oregon last night via plane, and it is our understanding that there are more on the way today.” Kotek went on to say her office received no official notification from the Trump administration.

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson says, “this action circumvents the court’s decision and threatens to inflame  a community that has remained peaceful. Our legal team is coordinating with our partners and will immediately pursue all lawful steps to enforce the judge’s order and protect Portlanders’ rights.” Gov. Newsom says his office will sue for what he calls the President’s “breathtaking abuse of power.”

This is a developing story.