President Doubles Down On Sending Federal Officers To Major Cities

President Doubles Down On Sending Federal Officers To Major Cities

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The transcript discusses the deployment of federal troops in Portland, Oregon, which has led to increased violence and vandalism. President Trump plans to extend this action to other cities, despite opposition from local officials. Acting Deputy Homeland Security Secretary Ken Cuccinelli defends the federal presence, citing threats to federal facilities. Legal actions and investigations have been initiated against the federal presence. The transcript also mentions the deployment of federal officers to Chicago, raising concerns from local leaders.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main concern of Portland officials regarding the federal troops?

They were not enough in number.

The troops were not effective.

Their presence increased violence and vandalism.

They were not properly trained.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which cities did President Trump plan to send federal officers to, besides Portland?

Dallas and Atlanta

Los Angeles and San Francisco

New York and Chicago

Miami and Houston

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the acting Deputy Homeland Security Secretary's stance on the federal presence in Portland?

He criticized the deployment.

He was neutral about the deployment.

He supported the deployment.

He called for immediate withdrawal.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What legal action did the Oregon Attorney General take against the federal presence?

Filed a lawsuit for damages.

Requested a temporary restraining order.

Called for a federal investigation.

Demanded troop withdrawal.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the general nature of the protests across the country?

Completely chaotic

Mostly peaceful with some vandalism

Entirely peaceful

Mostly violent