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“We’re the home team, and our job is to protect and serve Oregonians"

2025-10-09 23:12:50.555602+02 by Dan Lyke 0 comments

Oregon general’s testimony that National Guard troops ‘will be protecting any protesters’ gains traction online

Gronewold said Guard soldiers serve two purposes: “One, to defend America, and two, to protect Oregonians. And so by serving in this mission, they will be protecting any protesters at the ICE facility.”

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Gronewold closed out his remarks by asking lawmakers to spread a message about the difference between local troops and federal law enforcement agents.

“We’re the home team, and our job is to protect and serve Oregonians, and we follow lawful orders, and that’s what we’re doing,” he said. “Please treat them with dignity and respect.”

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