- Portland Mayor Keith Wilson has voiced his opposition to President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy federal troops to the city.
- The purpose of the federal intervention is to protect the ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) facility in Portland amid ongoing protests.
- Mayor Wilson is critical of the federal involvement, suggesting it could exacerbate the tensions between local protesters and authorities.
- He dismissed videos being circulated that depict anti-ICE riots, claiming they are outdated and not reflective of the current situation.
- The mayor’s stance highlights a broader conflict between local and federal approaches to handling protests and public safety.
- This disagreement adds to the existing tensions between Portland city officials and the federal government over issues related to law enforcement and protest management.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/portland-mayor-condemns-federal-intervention-claims-videos-anti-ice-riots-were-from-years-ago)
