Portland police union president seeks federal support during crime increase

The president of Portland’s police union expressed support for federal assistance amid rising crime, while President Trump announced plans to send National Guard troops to protect the city and ICE facilities from Antifa attacks. The Portland Police Bureau is severely understaffed, and local officials are criticized for their anti-police stance, as violence against the ICE facility has persisted for over 100 nights.

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