Trump Defies Court, Mobilizes Hundreds of Troops to Oregon in ‘Unprecedented Abuse of Power’

In a move igniting a fierce constitutional showdown, President Donald Trump has ordered 300 members of the California National Guard into Oregon—just one day after a federal judge explicitly barred him from doing so.

California Governor Gavin Newsom confirmed the deployment on Sunday, delivering a blistering rebuke of the president’s actions. “This is a breathtaking abuse of the law and power,” Newsom said in a statement, vowing that California would take the Trump administration to court over what he described as an unlawful order.

According to Newsom, the troops were dispatched to Portland under Trump’s direct command, despite a temporary restraining order issued Saturday to block such an action. The administration has already announced plans to appeal the ruling, but that hasn’t stopped the deployment. Troops are reportedly on the move — court order or not.

The White House has yet to respond to questions about its decision to override a federal judge. Requests for comment have gone unanswered.

The episode underscores a deepening conflict between the executive branch and the judiciary — and further strains relations between Washington and states like California. Trump has repeatedly defended his decision, claiming the move is necessary to “restore order” in Portland. Critics, however, view it as something far more troubling: a president defying the courts to impose his own will.

Legal experts are warning that the decision could have sweeping implications. Deploying National Guard troops across state lines without state consent — and in defiance of a court order — could trigger a constitutional crisis with major long-term consequences.

While Trump has often been accused of pushing the boundaries of presidential authority, this episode may be his most brazen yet. Disregarding a judge’s order isn’t merely political — it’s a direct affront to the rule of law.