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Turning to domestic security, Miller provided an update on regional deployments of the National Guard in response to ongoing unrest, particularly emphasizing efforts in Portland, Oregon. Under orders from President Trump, the National Guard was mobilized to protect federal officers and property amid civil unrest involving groups like Antifa.
He explained that the Guard's mission in Portland was to defend ICE officers and federal assets and to facilitate mass arrests of those involved in violent protests and assaults targeting federal institutions. Similar operations are underway in Chicago and Memphis, with federal authorities working alongside local officials to maintain public safety.