Portland National Guard Deployment Faces Delays Amid Cost and Political Tensions
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The deployment of 200 National Guard troops to Portland, ordered by President Trump, is expected to cost at least $3.8 million and aims to protect federal facilities amid protests, with the mission details still being finalized and a court hearing potentially blocking the order.
- Portland troop deployment expected to cost at least $3.8 million Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
- Latest Updates: Texts between Oregon governor, Pres. Trump revealed KPTV
- Trump questioned perception of Portland before approving military plan: 'Am I watching things on television that are different from what's happening?' KGW
- Stephen Colbert: ‘Our Nation Is at War with Oregon. It’s Waregon.’ The New York Times
- Expected arrival of National Guard in Portland likely pushed back due to processing changes KOIN.com
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