President Donald Trump has authorized the use of troops to protect Portland, Oregon, and any Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities that are “under siege from attack by Antifa.”

Trump took to Truth Social over the weekend to announce the action, which comes at Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s request.

“At the request of Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, I am directing Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland, and any of our ICE Facilities under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists,” Trump wrote.

He emphasized that he is “authorizing Full Force, if necessary.”

Trump designated Antifa a terrorist organization earlier this week with an executive order on the heels of the assassination of Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk recently.

One inscription of an unfired shell casing of accused Kirk Assassin, Tyler Robinson, read, “O Bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao, ciao, ciao,” according to Gov. Spencer Cox, an apparent reference to the Italian song “Bella Ciao” idolized in Antifa circles.

Another casing inscription read, “Hey Fascist! Catch!” according to Cox.

During an executive order signing event this week, Vice President JD Vance highlighted a violent anti-ICE riot in Portland over the Summer that led to the siege of an ICE building.

“I believe it was in Oregon where you had a federal building where there were men in black ski masks who were committing acts of violence, who were shutting down a government building,” Vance said.

“These are paid people. This is organized,” Vance added.

“They’re committing acts of political terrorism on American soil, and it’s time we had a government that looked out for the American people rather than the people who are committing violence against the American people.”

Trump indicated the federal government would soon be stepping into Portland to restore order.

“These are crazy people, and they’re trying to burn down buildings, including federal buildings,” Trump said.

“But we’re going to get out there, and we’re going to do a pretty big number on those people in Portland that are doing that. They’re professional agitators and anarchists. They’re actually anarchists,” he went on to add.

This marks the first time Trump has authorized military deployment specifically to counter Antifa domestic terrorism.

The designation of Antifa as a terrorist organization provides legal framework for aggressive federal intervention.

Secretary Noem’s request demonstrates the serious threat level Antifa poses to federal facilities and personnel.

Trump’s authorization of “full force” signals his administration won’t tolerate attacks on ICE operations.

The Portland situation represents a test case for how the federal government will respond to organized left-wing violence.

Military deployment to protect federal buildings shows Trump’s commitment to restoring law and order in Democrat-controlled cities.

The “Bella Ciao” reference on shell casings directly links Kirk’s assassination to Antifa ideology and culture.

Vance’s description of “paid people” suggests organized funding behind Antifa violence rather than spontaneous protests.

Trump’s characterization of Portland as “war ravaged” reflects the extent of damage from prolonged Antifa activity.

The federal response demonstrates consequences for cities that refuse to control domestic terrorist activity.

This deployment could set precedent for military intervention in other cities facing similar Antifa sieges.

The authorization follows the pattern of Trump taking decisive action when local governments fail to maintain order.

Military protection of ICE facilities ensures deportation operations can continue despite violent opposition.

This represents escalation in the federal government’s approach to left-wing domestic terrorism.

The timing shows Trump connecting Kirk’s assassination directly to broader Antifa terrorist activity requiring military response.