- Portland Mayor Keith Wilson has publicly opposed the federal government’s decision to deploy troops to the city.
- The troop deployment was ordered by President Donald Trump to protect the city’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility.
- Mayor Wilson has criticized the federal intervention, expressing concern over the increased tensions it may cause amid ongoing protests.
- The mayor insists that any footage depicting anti-ICE protests is outdated, implying that the situation on the ground may not necessitate federal involvement.
- This federal action is happening within the context of prolonged protests and broader federal tensions.
- The mayor’s stance highlights the ongoing friction between local and federal authorities regarding the handling of civil unrest and federal facilities.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/portland-mayor-condemns-federal-intervention-claims-videos-anti-ice-riots-were-from-years-ago)
