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Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem visited Portland, Oregon, where she referred to an "army of Antifa" while surveying the street from the roof of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility. The site has been a location for nightly anti-immigration protests that have recently escalated as federal law enforcement clash with demonstrators.

Accompanied by conservative influencer Benny Johnson, Noem's visit drew attention to the ongoing protests in Portland, which have been described by President Trump as chaotic and dangerous. Despite claims of the city being "war-ravaged," local authorities and residents have disputed this characterization, with Oregon Governor Tina Kotek stating that deploying military troops is unnecessary.

During the visit, a small crowd of mostly photojournalists and a few protesters, including a man in a chicken costume, gathered on the street below the facility. Noem emphasized the importance of peaceful protests while enforcing the law in the country, expressing disappointment in what she described as the crowd being "uneducated and ill-informed."

Following the visit, liberal commentators and groups mocked the portrayal of the situation as a war zone, highlighting the relatively neutral nature of the scene. Despite claims of tension, online responses characterized the gathering as a poorly attended protest, with individuals expressing lack of intimidation towards the group.