I am relieved that all 200 Oregon citizen-soldiers are finally heading home.
Tina Kotek
The Public Record
Tina Kotek is an American politician serving as the 38th governor of Oregon since January 9, 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously held the position of Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives from January 14, 2013, until her gubernatorial inauguration. Kotek has been a prominent advocate for various issues, including affordable housing, education reform, and healthcare access in Oregon. Her leadership in the House was marked by significant legislative achievements and a focus on progressive policies.
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November 25, 2025
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Members of the Oregon National Guard, who are our friends and neighbors, have been away from their families and jobs for 50 days on an unnecessary deployment.
This ruling, now the fourth of its kind, validates the facts on the ground. Oregon does not want or need military intervention, and President Trump’s attempts to federalize the guard is a gross abuse of power.
I support Wilson’s efforts to hold the line in response to the Trump administration’s lies and aggressive tactics.
The facts on the ground in Oregon haven't changed. There's no need for military intervention in Oregon. There's no insurrection in Portland, there's no threat to national security.
This is a continuation and escalation of the President’s dangerous, un-American misuse of states’ National Guard members.
When the president and I spoke yesterday, I told him in plain language that there is no insurrection or threat to public safety that necessitates military intervention in Portland or any other city in our state.
does not want military troops and that public safety will be handled by local law enforcement
Despite this — and all evidence to the contrary — he has chosen to disregard Oregonians’ safety and ability to govern ourselves. This is not necessary. And it is unlawful. And it will make Oregonians less safe.
When the president and I spoke yesterday, I told him in very plain language that there is no insurrection or a threat to public safety that necessitates military intervention in Portland or any other city in our state, despite this, and…





