Oregon Secretary of State Urges Unity Against Trump’s Distraction Tactics

In response to President Trump's announcement that he is sending federal troops into the Portland community, Secretary of State Tobias Read released the following statement:

"My fellow Oregonians, the president is baiting you. The President wants a spectacle, not solutions-he's targeting our communities to distract from his own failures at home and abroad. Don't give him what he wants: stay peaceful, stay united, stay focused.

"Stay focused on what our communities actually need: real leadership that keeps families safe, strengthens our economy, and respects our democracy. We all know it's wrong for the President to turn the military against American communities like this. This is a moment for Oregonians, regardless of our personal politics, to stick together and starve this administration of the one thing it craves most: attention.

"I stand ready to work with the Governor, our federal delegation, and all Oregon leaders to protect Oregonians rights and safety."