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Tina Kotek: “When the president and I spoke yesterday, I told him in very plain language that there is no insurrection or a threat to…”

On the recordSeptember 28, 2025
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 with all evidence to the contrary, he has chosen to disregard Oregonian safety and ability to govern themselves.
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Tina Kotek
Democratic · Oregon
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cbsnews.com
Sep 28, 2025

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Kotek addresses the president's decision to send troops to Portland, asserting local safety and governance.

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