NBC News has learned that even some Pentagon officials were caught off guard by President Trump ordering the deployment of troops to Portland, Oregon after he slammed the city as war ravaged with ICE facilities under siege by Antifa. Local leaders say that has nothing to do with the reality and they're making it clear they don't want or need any troops in their area. Our city is a far cry from the war ravaged community that he has posted about on social media.And I conveyed that directly to him that we got ...

Trump says he's sending troops to Portland to protect ICE facilities he claims are "under siege" by Antifa and "other domestic terrorists"https://t.co/Tz7P2zUGEM ...

Legal & Security Concerns - Antifa website expresses concern about potential federal crackdown on "massive liberal institutions" allegedly sponsoring Antifa networks [1] - Antifa is accused of fearlessly flaunting federal law by organizing "no-go zones for federal forces," creating safety concerns for police [1]

If Antifa is not an organization, why does Antifa Portland have a .org website about its organizing? https://t.co/4l2ukZYZ0BMike Benz (@MikeBenzCyber):If they’re not an organization, why is their website .org? https://t.co/dSyWGoIKdY ...

Political and Legal Concerns - The appointment of a personal lawyer with no prosecutorial experience to a top DOJ post raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest and politically motivated investigations [1] - The rush to investigate former FBI director James Comey due to the statute of limitations expiring in 8 days raises concerns about the thoroughness and fairness of the investigation [2] - The executive order declaring Antifa a terrorist organization, despite federal law enforcement characterizing it as an ideology, is seen as an attempt to stifle political dissent and create an atmosphere of fear [3][9] - The Supreme Court's decisions allowing Trump to fire the FTC commissioner are viewed as enabling presidential overreach and undermining legal precedent [4][5] - The Supreme Court's perceived favoritism towards the former president is highlighted by its differing treatment of cases involving the former and current presidents [16] Supreme Court and its Impact - The Supreme Court's 16-case winning streak for the Trump administration raises concerns about its impartiality and potential ideological compromise [12][13] - The court is accused of enabling the former president to act in violation of congressional statutes while hindering the current president's ability to exercise congressionally granted authority [16] - Public education and democracy reform, including limiting the Supreme Court's jurisdiction, imposing term limits, and expanding its size, are proposed as solutions to address concerns about the court's power [20][21]

RT Stephen Miller (@StephenM)We will dismantle Antifa. ...

Political/Legal Landscape - The U_S government designated Antifa as a domestic terrorist group [1] - The Trump administration is intensifying scrutiny of left-leaning organizations [1]

Political Activism & Global Network - Antifa is described as a global network involved in actions against various political groups and leaders across different countries [1] - These actions include violent shutdowns of speech and events, as well as ecoterrorism [1] Targeted Political Groups - Antifa's activities are directed against political groups and leaders such as AfD in Germany, Le Pen in France, Vox in Spain, Orban in Hungary, Lukashenko in Belarus, and Assad in Syria [1]

Political & Security Concerns - The report alleges that Antifa's actions align with the policy goals of the State Dept, CIA, USAID, Pentagon, and USIP in various regions [1] - The report calls for internal reviews and analysis of files within the State Dept, CIA, USAID, Pentagon, USIP, FBI, and DHS to investigate connections with "antifascist" networks [1] - The report demands the public release of all files related to the connections between federal governance agencies and "antifascist" networks within 6 months [1] Agency Investigation & Transparency - The report suggests internal keyword searches and regional-level reviews of agency files [1] - The report includes FBI and DHS to cover the domestic side of the investigation [1]

Funding & Networks - Soros' philanthropy arm channels significant funds through multiple layers to far-left radical nonprofits, groups, and projects within the Antifa network [1] - Funding for Antifa-allied groups also comes from Democrats at the county and state levels [1] Key Misconceptions - It is a misconception that Soros directly "pays" Antifa rioters [1]