President Trump announced plans to send the National Guard to Portland, Oregon, citing "war-ravaged" conditions and "Antifa-led hellfire." State officials and residents are pushing back, characterizing the city as peaceful and "Portlandia-esque." They argue there's no legal justification for federal troops and are seeking court orders to block deployment. Trump, however, remains resolute, framing his actions as combating an "invasion from within" and a "reign of terror."

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