Following yesterday's press event with Portland leaders urging residents to remain calm, reject violence, and stand firm in the face of a mounting federal presence, Mayor Keith Wilson responds to reports that President Trump has threatened to send federal troops to Portland.
Statement from Mayor Keith Wilson
"President Trump has directed 'all necessary Troops' to Portland, Oregon. The number of necessary troops is zero, in Portland and any other American city. Our nation has a long memory for acts of oppression, and the president will not find lawlessness or violence here unless he plans to perpetrate it. Imagine if the federal government sent hundreds of engineers, or teachers, or outreach workers to Portland, instead of a short, expensive, and fruitless show of force."
The City of Portland has a long history of partnership with the federal government. That's getting tougher, as the White House issues orders that clash with our values – and the law. Learn how Portland is standing up for our community while we work with our federal partners: