In Portland, social media personalities are shaping public understanding about a possible troop deployment.
National Guard troops are patrolling streets in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, while judges have stalled the Trump administration's plan to deploy the Guard to Chicago and Portland, Oregon.
Right-wing influencers are now working with the federal government to promote its message, as reported by Erik Neumann of Oregon Public Broadcasting.
This segment aired on October 13, 2025.
Author's summary: Right-wing influencers promote National Guard deployment.