The 9th Circuit just handed Trump a MAJOR victory on National Guard deployment to Portland. Here’s what it means and why it matters.

For months, violent protesters have been attacking Portland’s federal ICE facility. The building had to shut down for THREE WEEKS. Federal officers couldn’t safely do their jobs. And Democrat officials? They did nothing.

So Trump federalized the Oregon National Guard. A lower court judge blocked him. Yesterday, the 9th Circuit overturned that ruling and said Trump has the authority to deploy Natl. Guard troops.

In this episode, I break down:

* The real situation in Portland (not what CNN tells you)

* The constitutional and statutory authority Trump is using

* Why the legal argument against him was weak from the start

* What this means for other Democrat cities

* Why federal authority matters when states refuse to protect federal property

This isn’t just about Portland—it’s about whether the federal government can function when state and local officials refuse to do their jobs.

Whether you’re new to politics or deeply informed, this episode explains the legal framework, the political stakes, and what happens next.

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