Full Force

President Trump said he’s sending troops to Portland.

In a Truth Social post Saturday, he ordered Defense Secretary Hegseth to deploy “all necessary troops” to the city and authorized “full force, if necessary” to protect any ICE facilities that are “under siege” by Antifa and “other domestic terrorists.”

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek (D) pushed back, saying that Portland is “doing just fine” and reinforcements aren’t needed. Last night, Oregon filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, arguing that the president lacks authority to federalize the National Guard. While not unprecedented, federal law generally bars the president from using the military for domestic law enforcement.

Trump made similar moves by deploying Guard and Marine units to L.A. despite California Gov. Newsom’s (D) opposition, and the federal government is currently appealing a judge’s ruling that the deployment was illegal.

Verse to consider whether you’re critical of your government or think it’s being unfairly criticized… “My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for human anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness.” 
James 1:19-20 (CSB) (read full passage)