President Donald Trump and his administration have described Portland, Oregon, as a city under siege by antifa, labeling it a war zone. However, the reality in Portland is less extreme. There have been nightly protests at the city’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building since June. While disruptive to nearby residents, the demonstrations are a far cry from the unrest that gripped the city during the racial justice protests of 2020. Recent protests peaked in June, with Portland police declaring one a riot and other smaller clashes since then. In early September, nightly crowds typically numbered a couple dozen people. Local officials have suggested that Trump’s claims rely on outdated images.