President Trump has directed 200 Oregon National Guard troops to be deployed to Portland for 60 days to protect federal personnel and property, including ICE facilities.

The deployment, confirmed by the Pentagon, is intended to deter “rampant lawlessness” and enable federal law enforcement to carry out their duties safely.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield criticized the move, saying local officials can manage public safety without federal interference and calling the deployment “not normal.”

Trump cited threats from antifa and other “domestic terrorists” as justification on his Truth Social platform, The Hill has reported.

Similar National Guard deployments have recently occurred in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., amid concerns about urban unrest.