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Trump plans military operation in Portland: Political storm warning!
US Democrats criticize Trump's military operation in Portland, which is seen as an abuse of power. Protests and political fears are increasing.
Trump plans military operation in Portland: Political storm warning!
Tempers are simmering in the United States: President Donald Trump has announced a controversial military operation in Portland, Oregon, to combat alleged threats from “domestic terrorists.” This decision is causing a lot of discussion and massive criticism. Governor Tina Kotek has already described the deployment as an “abuse of power” and doubts Trump’s authority to send military to her city at all. According to Radio Leverkusen, Oregon sees no need for national support and has not requested it.
Trump is calling on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to provide soldiers to protect ICE facilities in Portland. Portland, a “sanctuary city” with over 600,000 residents, refuses to cooperate with ICE and is currently undergoing an investigation into whether the ICE facility is violating legal regulations, particularly regarding the length of time people are detained. According to Homeland Security reports, there were even acts of violence by Antifa supporters against ICE facilities in the city. Portland Mayor Keith Wilson expressed his opposition, saying zero soldiers were needed to ensure security.
Criticism and warnings about authoritarian tendencies
Numerous Democrats support the strong resistance to Trump's plans. California Governor Gavin Newsom sharply criticizes Trump and describes him as a belligerent against American cities. Newsom reminds that a court has already declared military police tasks in Los Angeles illegal. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon speaks of an “authoritarian takeover of Portland,” while Trump has previously sent soldiers to Los Angeles, Washington and Memphis to combat alleged chaos and resistance to ICE.
The worrying developments and the militarization of the police and security authorities are the focus of the discussion. Similar to Barack Obama, historian Matthew McIntosh also warns of the erosion of fundamental constitutional principles in the USA since Trump's return to office. He draws parallels to the Weimar Republic and emphasizes that political paralysis and the search for strong leadership could pave the way for a system change. Critics also urge caution and see Trump's actions as a worrying tendency towards authoritarian rule that should not be ignored, according to [Deutschlandfunk](https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/autoritaere-tendenzen-in-den-usa-unter-trump-politiker-militaers-intellektuelle- Werden-immer-lauter–100.html).
In recent days, Trump has continued his controversial policies and also raised the prospect of a third term, something politicians like Gavin Newsom see as alarming. The political tide in the USA is high and the population has to decide in which direction the country should steer. Trump is bringing Vice President JD Vance into play as a potential successor for the 2028 presidential election. The pressure on democracy is growing.
In Portland, the situation continues to be monitored closely. Whether Trump's threat manifests itself in reality remains to be seen. In any case, the developments are a clear sign of the tense political conditions in the USA. The question of how far the president can go and where the limits of authority lie is not only a concern for American citizens - the whole world is watching these developments with interest.