Homeland Security Sec. Noem Issues Ultimatum to Portland Mayor, Threatens Federal Officer Surge
Homeland Security Sec. Noem Issues Ultimatum to Portland Mayor, Threatens Federal Officer Surge U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem delivered a stark warning to Portland Mayor Keith Wilson yesterday, October 7, 2025, threatening to deploy a significantly larger federal presence to the city if local security measures for federal officers are not adequately addressed. Noem’s ultimatum came after a high-profile visit to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland, which has been the epicenter of nightly protests for…