White House to Review Possible Aid Cuts to Portland

The White House press secretary said federal dollars won’t support states that ‘allow anarchy’ near immigration facilities.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks to reporters during the third day of government shutdown at the White House on Oct. 3, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

President Donald Trump has asked for a review of federal funds allocated to Portland, Oregon, amid a rash of protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) there. 

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said during a press briefing on Oct. 3 that federal funds could be cut off to the Democrat-run city.