The DSR Network The Daily Blast: Trump’s Own Tweet on Portland Backfires as Judge Deals Him Harsh Loss
Oct 7, 2025
Dan Rayfield, Oregon's Attorney General and architect of the state’s legal challenge against federal deployment of the National Guard, shares insights on a pivotal court ruling. He discusses how Trump's own tweet about Portland being 'war ravaged' backfired in court, showcasing the importance of constitutional law over executive power. Rayfield emphasizes the risks of expanding military use domestically and the urgent need for bipartisan support to defend civil liberties, as well as the implications for future federal actions.
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Court Limits Presidential Military Claims
- The court blocked Trump from deploying National Guard in Portland, finding Oregon likely to prevail on the merits.
- The judge said the president can't invent facts to justify military action in US cities.
Deference Has Clear Legal Limits
- Judges give presidents deference on emergency calls but that deference is not limitless.
- Here the judge found facts plainly did not support extreme measures like federalizing the Guard.
Bad Faith Claims Backfire In Court
- Trump's tweet calling Portland "war ravaged" was used by the judge to show bad faith.
- The court rejected claims untethered to reality and enforced constitutional boundaries.