President Donald Trump on Saturday said that he was directing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to “provide all necessary Troops” to Portland.

In a post on Truth Social, the president wrote that the troops would “protect war-ravaged Portland” and protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities that he claimed are “under siege from attack by Antifa and other domestic terrorists.”

Trump added that he is “authorizing Full Force, if necessary,” but didn’t clarify what that meant.

A spokesperson for the White House did not immediately respond to clarifying questions about which branch of the military would be deploying to Portland.

Over the last several days, the president has repeatedly spoken negatively about Portland, including saying on Thursday that “anarchy” is taking place in the West Coast city.

“You go out to Portland, people die out there. Many people have died over the years in Portland. Portland is, I don’t know how anybody lives there. It’s amazing, but it’s, it’s anarchy out there. That’s what they want. They want anarchy,” Trump said during remarks in the Oval Office on Thursday.

On Friday, in separate comments in the Oval Office, the president said people in Portland are “out of control.”

“Have you seen Portland at all? If you take a look what’s happening in Portland. It’s it has been going on for years. Just people out of control, crazy. We’re going to stop that very soon,” Trump said.

The move comes after leaders in Portland on Friday urged residents to remain calm ahead of what they said was an expected surge in federal law enforcement to an ICE facility in the area.

“This is disappointing news,” the city’s mayor, Keith Wilson, said at a press conference Friday. “We did not ask for them to come. They are here without precedent or purpose. We have seen how their presence harms commerce and prosperity and opportunity in other cities like Washington, D.C.”

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., also attended the press conference and urged residents to avoid confrontation with federal law enforcement officers.

“We are not going to take the bait,” Merkley told reporters. The senator said it was ok to express views and protest, but it’s “best done at a distance from these federal troops.”

Wilson and Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, also a Democrat, did not immediately respond to NBC News requests for comment on Saturday.

The president has long been outspoken about his negative views toward Portland, a city that he declared in his first term to be an “anarchist jurisdiction.”

Trump has for months railed against crime in American cities, threatening to surge federal law enforcement and troops to multiple cities run by Democratic mayors —including Chicago, Baltimore and New Orleans. The threats have drawn blowback from Democratic mayors and governors in Illinois, Maryland and other states.

Earlier this month, the president also signed a memo establishing a task force to mobilize National Guard troops and federal law enforcement troops to Memphis, Tennessee. That move was supported by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, a Republican.

Trump also authorized the deployment of National Guard troops and a surge of federal law enforcement officers to the nation’s capital in August. While Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser credited the surge with lowering crime in the city, she also said near the end of August that the continued presence of immigration agents and troops was “not working” in Washington.

Earlier this month, Washington sued the Trump administration, alleging an “illegal deployment” of National Guard troops to Washington.

That lawsuit came just days after a federal judge in California ruled that the Trump administration violated a law that bars the use of soldiers for civilian law enforcement activities. The president in June mobilized 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines in Los Angeles in June to quell protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.

President Donald Trump on Saturday said that he was directing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to “provide all necessary Troops” to Portland.

In a post on Truth Social, the president wrote that the troops would “protect war-ravaged Portland” and protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities that he claimed are “under siege from attack by Antifa and other domestic terrorists.”

Trump added that he is “authorizing Full Force, if necessary,” but didn’t clarify what that meant.

A spokesperson for the White House did not immediately respond to clarifying questions about which branch of the military would be deploying to Portland.

Over the last several days, the president has repeatedly spoken negatively about Portland, including saying on Thursday that “anarchy” is taking place in the West Coast city.

“You go out to Portland, people die out there. Many people have died over the years in Portland. Portland is, I don’t know how anybody lives there. It’s amazing, but it’s, it’s anarchy out there. That’s what they want. They want anarchy,” Trump said during remarks in the Oval Office on Thursday.

On Friday, in separate comments in the Oval Office, the president said people in Portland are “out of control.”

“Have you seen Portland at all? If you take a look what’s happening in Portland. It’s it has been going on for years. Just people out of control, crazy. We’re going to stop that very soon,” Trump said.

The move comes after leaders in Portland on Friday urged residents to remain calm ahead of what they said was an expected surge in federal law enforcement to an ICE facility in the area.

“This is disappointing news,” the city’s mayor, Keith Wilson, said at a press conference Friday. “We did not ask for them to come. They are here without precedent or purpose. We have seen how their presence harms commerce and prosperity and opportunity in other cities like Washington, D.C.”

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., also attended the press conference and urged residents to avoid confrontation with federal law enforcement officers.

“We are not going to take the bait,” Merkley told reporters. The senator said it was ok to express views and protest, but it’s “best done at a distance from these federal troops.”

Wilson and Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, also a Democrat, did not immediately respond to NBC News requests for comment on Saturday.

The president has long been outspoken about his negative views toward Portland, a city that he declared in his first term to be an “anarchist jurisdiction.”

Trump has for months railed against crime in American cities, threatening to surge federal law enforcement and troops to multiple cities run by Democratic mayors —including Chicago, Baltimore and New Orleans. The threats have drawn blowback from Democratic mayors and governors in Illinois, Maryland and other states.

Earlier this month, the president also signed a memo establishing a task force to mobilize National Guard troops and federal law enforcement troops to Memphis, Tennessee. That move was supported by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, a Republican.

Trump also authorized the deployment of National Guard troops and a surge of federal law enforcement officers to the nation’s capital in August. While Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser credited the surge with lowering crime in the city, she also said near the end of August that the continued presence of immigration agents and troops was “not working” in Washington.

Earlier this month, Washington sued the Trump administration, alleging an “illegal deployment” of National Guard troops to Washington.

That lawsuit came just days after a federal judge in California ruled that the Trump administration violated a law that bars the use of soldiers for civilian law enforcement activities. The president in June mobilized 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines in Los Angeles in June to quell protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.

The Phillies have seen former teammate Mick Abel pitch numerous times, from his stay in their minor league system to the seven starts for the big-league club this season. They are very familiar with what kind of a pitcher he is. They had not, however, faced the righthander themselves.

And as the old adage in baseball says, it’s always tough facing a pitcher for the first time. That held true on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park.

Abel, part of the package that brought the Phillies Jhoan Duran at the trade deadline, allowed just three hits and a walk in his six innings and struck out a career-high tying nine in picking up his third career win as the Twins downed the Phillies, 5-0. It was the eleventh time the Phillies have been shut out this season, the first time at home.

Abel’s mastery was a bit surprising as he had given up 22 earned runs in his last five starts encompassing 17 2/3 innings. That’s an 11.21 ERA. Still, the Phillies didn’t come close to solving him.

Phillies starter Ranger Suárez got hit hard most of the misty night, as he allowed nine hits–including two home runs–and three earned runs in his 4 1/3 innings.

The most damaging hit came to Suárez’s left inner thigh off the bat of Ryan Jeffers in the fifth inning. Jeffers hit a screamer back to the mound that hit Suarez inches away where it could have been much more serious. The lefthander was replaced by Max Lazar due to a contusion that will be evaluated. Suarez left the mound with a “that was close” type of smile.

It wasn’t the best outing for Suárez, in fact, it couldn’t have gone much worse as the Twins were on top of just about everything he offered in his last start before the playoffs begin next weekend. Suarez did throw 57 of his 84 pitches for strikes and didn’t walk anyone, if you’re looking for a silver lining.

The Phillies eliminated themselves for a chance at the top seed in the National League with the loss. That spot will now go to the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Phillies will play the winner of the Wild Card Series between the No. 3 and No. 6 seeds beginning Saturday at Citizens Bank Park.

Byron Buxton opened the game with a solo home run to start the scoring for the Twins. It was his 10th leadoff home run of the season. James Outman and Ryan Fitzgerald also went yard for Minnesota.

The series and regular season will conclude tomorrow when Cristopher Sánchez opposes Twins right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson.

Other notes

Trea Turner will make his return at shortstop Sunday in the final game of the season, Rob Thomson said after the game Saturday night.

Outfielder Max Kepler was back with the team after an illness kept him away on Friday. He did not play.

The Phillies have seen former teammate Mick Abel pitch numerous times, from his stay in their minor league system to the seven starts for the big-league club this season. They are very familiar with what kind of a pitcher he is. They had not, however, faced the righthander themselves.

And as the old adage in baseball says, it’s always tough facing a pitcher for the first time. That held true on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park.

Abel, part of the package that brought the Phillies Jhoan Duran at the trade deadline, allowed just three hits and a walk in his six innings and struck out a career-high tying nine in picking up his third career win as the Twins downed the Phillies, 5-0. It was the eleventh time the Phillies have been shut out this season, the first time at home.

Abel’s mastery was a bit surprising as he had given up 22 earned runs in his last five starts encompassing 17 2/3 innings. That’s an 11.21 ERA. Still, the Phillies didn’t come close to solving him.

Phillies starter Ranger Suárez got hit hard most of the misty night, as he allowed nine hits–including two home runs–and three earned runs in his 4 1/3 innings.

The most damaging hit came to Suárez’s left inner thigh off the bat of Ryan Jeffers in the fifth inning. Jeffers hit a screamer back to the mound that hit Suarez inches away where it could have been much more serious. The lefthander was replaced by Max Lazar due to a contusion that will be evaluated. Suarez left the mound with a “that was close” type of smile.

It wasn’t the best outing for Suárez, in fact, it couldn’t have gone much worse as the Twins were on top of just about everything he offered in his last start before the playoffs begin next weekend. Suarez did throw 57 of his 84 pitches for strikes and didn’t walk anyone, if you’re looking for a silver lining.

The Phillies eliminated themselves for a chance at the top seed in the National League with the loss. That spot will now go to the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Phillies will play the winner of the Wild Card Series between the No. 3 and No. 6 seeds beginning Saturday at Citizens Bank Park.

Byron Buxton opened the game with a solo home run to start the scoring for the Twins. It was his 10th leadoff home run of the season. James Outman and Ryan Fitzgerald also went yard for Minnesota.

The series and regular season will conclude tomorrow when Cristopher Sánchez opposes Twins right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson.

Other notes

Trea Turner will make his return at shortstop Sunday in the final game of the season, Rob Thomson said after the game Saturday night.

Outfielder Max Kepler was back with the team after an illness kept him away on Friday. He did not play.

President Donald Trump on Saturday said that he was directing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to “provide all necessary Troops” to Portland.

In a post on Truth Social, the president wrote that the troops would “protect war-ravaged Portland” and protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities that he claimed are “under siege from attack by Antifa and other domestic terrorists.”

Trump added that he is “authorizing Full Force, if necessary,” but didn’t clarify what that meant.

A spokesperson for the White House did not immediately respond to clarifying questions about which branch of the military would be deploying to Portland.

Over the last several days, the president has repeatedly spoken negatively about Portland, including saying on Thursday that “anarchy” is taking place in the West Coast city.

“You go out to Portland, people die out there. Many people have died over the years in Portland. Portland is, I don’t know how anybody lives there. It’s amazing, but it’s, it’s anarchy out there. That’s what they want. They want anarchy,” Trump said during remarks in the Oval Office on Thursday.

On Friday, in separate comments in the Oval Office, the president said people in Portland are “out of control.”

“Have you seen Portland at all? If you take a look what’s happening in Portland. It’s it has been going on for years. Just people out of control, crazy. We’re going to stop that very soon,” Trump said.

The move comes after leaders in Portland on Friday urged residents to remain calm ahead of what they said was an expected surge in federal law enforcement to an ICE facility in the area.

“This is disappointing news,” the city’s mayor, Keith Wilson, said at a press conference Friday. “We did not ask for them to come. They are here without precedent or purpose. We have seen how their presence harms commerce and prosperity and opportunity in other cities like Washington, D.C.”

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., also attended the press conference and urged residents to avoid confrontation with federal law enforcement officers.

“We are not going to take the bait,” Merkley told reporters. The senator said it was ok to express views and protest, but it’s “best done at a distance from these federal troops.”

Wilson and Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, also a Democrat, did not immediately respond to NBC News requests for comment on Saturday.

The president has long been outspoken about his negative views toward Portland, a city that he declared in his first term to be an “anarchist jurisdiction.”

Trump has for months railed against crime in American cities, threatening to surge federal law enforcement and troops to multiple cities run by Democratic mayors —including Chicago, Baltimore and New Orleans. The threats have drawn blowback from Democratic mayors and governors in Illinois, Maryland and other states.

Earlier this month, the president also signed a memo establishing a task force to mobilize National Guard troops and federal law enforcement troops to Memphis, Tennessee. That move was supported by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, a Republican.

Trump also authorized the deployment of National Guard troops and a surge of federal law enforcement officers to the nation’s capital in August. While Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser credited the surge with lowering crime in the city, she also said near the end of August that the continued presence of immigration agents and troops was “not working” in Washington.

Earlier this month, Washington sued the Trump administration, alleging an “illegal deployment” of National Guard troops to Washington.

That lawsuit came just days after a federal judge in California ruled that the Trump administration violated a law that bars the use of soldiers for civilian law enforcement activities. The president in June mobilized 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines in Los Angeles in June to quell protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.