Oregon general’s testimony that National Guard troops ‘will be protecting any protesters’ gains traction online

https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/10/oregon-generals-testimony-that-national-guard-troops-will-be-protecting-any-protesters-gains-traction-online.html

26 comments

  1. The National Guards duty is to protect the citizenry. Not follow orders to harm them.

  2. Every state should do this when Trump illegally sends in the Feds…

  4. Signs of life from the military. This is huge actually and Trump admin will not be happy. Things like this can snowball.

  5. I listened to his statement the other day.

    It’s a bold statement in today’s world / political climate.

    Mad respect for this guy.

  7. Okay but how cinema would it be if Trump calls in the National Guard and they side with citizens and fight with ICE

  8. This is the proper state response. Don’t escalate and give Trump and Foxshit entertainment any justification for furthering their dictatorship goals, just have NG troops there to protect protestors. If the divorced dad gravy seals battalions want to pick a fight, they can start shooting at NG troops instead of unarmed protestors…. watch how quick the fascist pussies back down.

  9. I’m hopeful that if shit starts to go sideways that our military will protect the Constitution and protect the people from a tyrannical Government.

  11. This honestly gives me a lot of hope for a split in the military, if not showing that the military actually isn’t all that loyal to Trump.

    That will matter if things hit the fan.

  12. That’s interesting. Who were the snipers shooting rubber bullets at peaceful protesters in Portland?

  14. I think this is all going to blow up in trumps face. At least Hitler had the military in his pocket and the germany had a great economy.

  15. The headline alone is almost enough to make me weep with relief

  16. Fucking fuck.

    The actual play is to send in out-of-state NGs from pro-dictator states to backup ICE while homestate NGs defend the protesters from authoritarian abuse, thus ensuring a real civil war.

    I sure hope I’m wrong. Fuck.

  17. Wouldn’t it be great if peaceful protests grew and grew and Trump sending the NG became the very thing that let people protest against him safely?

  18. That’s their duty and I’m proud of him that he at least acknowledged that.

  19. If Trump invokes title 10 and federalizes the ONG he will no longer be part of the command structure.

  20. The National guard has a dual purpsose: defending the nation and protecting the citizens. It’s about time they focus on thr latter.

  21. That’s what I’m talking about. Fucking push back.

    Go Oregon!

  22. “We’re the home team, and our job is to protect and serve Oregonians, and we follow lawful orders, and that’s what we’re doing,” he said. “Please treat them with dignity and respect.”

    Fuck. Yeah.

  23. Crazy times we are living in where this general literally just started the role of the national guard is getting praised. We’re all so jaded by government personnel doing insane illegal and unconstitutional things and man what a breath of fresh air to see someone high up acknowledge his legal and constitutional role in his position.

  24. Important to note: He was describing what his intent would be. The mobilized Soldiers are currently under the operational control of NORTHCOM, not the Oregon TAG. Its basically a wish list, well intentioned and well stated, but with not legal authority.

  26. As an Oregonian …did I just feel pride? I’m too scared to believe this feeling will last but imma enjoy it while it lasts.

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