Governor Kotek Statement on the Mobilization of Texas National Guard to Oregon

Today, Governor Tina Kotek released the following statement after the Oregon National Guard was informed that the Texas National Guard is preparing a deployment to Oregon:

"I have been notified that the Department of War has ordered the Texas Adjutant General to deploy 400 Texas National Guard members to 'Illinois, Oregon, and other locations throughout the United States.'

"I have received no direct explanation from President Trump or Secretary Hegseth about the specific need for this action. It is unclear how many will go to what location and what mission they will carry out.

"This is a continuation and escalation of the President's dangerous, un-American misuse of states' National Guard members and hard-earned taxpayer dollars.

"I join Illinois Governor JB Pritzker in his call on Texas Governor Greg Abbott to immediately withdraw any support for this decision and refuse to coordinate.

"I will continue to keep the public apprised. As Governor, I will continue to fight to uphold the rule of law and the right to govern ourselves."

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