PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said she has "been provided no information on the reason or purpose of any military mission" after President Trump announced Saturday he sent troops into Portland.

"There is no national security threat" in Portland, Kotek said in a statement. "Our communities are safe and calm. I ask Oregonians to stay calm and enjoy a beautiful fall day. We will have further comment when we have more information.”

KOIN 6 News has reached out to various Oregon leaders for comment on the developing situation and all condemned it.

However, former US Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer -- the current US Labor Secretary -- thanked Trump for sending the troops to what she called the "crime-ridden war zone" of Portland.

KOIN 6 News will have more information later in the

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