Bulwark Takes BOMBSHELL: Leaks Show Trump Officials Floated Sending the 82nd Airborne Into Portland
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Oct 4, 2025 Intriguing leaked messages reveal Trump officials casually discussing deploying the 82nd Airborne to Portland, raising eyebrows about legal and political implications. Sam Stein dives into the hesitance among advisors over chain-of-command issues and highlights J.D. Vance's push for prosecuting social media influencers. The tone of the texts is shockingly casual, featuring outrageous comments and a focus on operational discussions within Homeland Security. Stein critiques the recklessness of the administration's handling of sensitive issues, painting a chaotic picture from inside Trump's circle.
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Public Signal Chats Created Security Risks
- The Trump administration repeatedly used Signal to discuss sensitive operations in public spaces, creating major security and disclosure risks.
- Those casual messages enabled photos to reach reporters and reveal internal deliberations that would otherwise remain hidden.
Talk Of Sending 82nd Airborne To Portland
- Texts show Pete Hegseth and others casually discussed deploying the 82nd Airborne to Portland to quell protests.
- Hegseth reportedly wanted explicit presidential cover before taking such a legally fraught action.
Military Deployment Would Spark Legal Battles
- Deploying an active-duty Army division into a U.S. city would almost certainly trigger immediate legal challenges and political blowback.
- Officials in the texts acknowledged the legal and headline risks, indicating internal wariness despite the aggressive proposal.