Oregon Governor Kate Brown Says 'Portland Violence Must Stop, Period'

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown told reporters Friday that "the violence must stop, period."

The Democratic governor spoke at the start of a weekend that marks 100 consecutive nights of Black Lives Matter protests in the state's largest city, Portland.

Many have been marred by vandalism, and chaos and there was a killing last weekend and the fatal shooting of the suspect on Thursday.

Brown pointed to legislation and other initiatives to reduce racial discrimination and increase police accountability.

"For those who have experienced racism and discrimination firsthand, I know that slow and steady progress toward justice doesn't feel fast enough," Brown said. "It isn't."

The demonstrations have divided residents and made Portland a big focus of President Donald Trump's "law and order" re-election campaign theme.

The slaying of a Trump supporter last weekend who was with a pro-Trump caravan has pushed the city toward a breaking point.

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[stepaukob]

"the violence must stop, Thanks Kate Brown, I guess all the rioters will just go home now.

[hotclubofthemountains]

ooh yeah, she finally says this after over 90 days of looting, assaults, murders and destruction of federal, local and private property.

[querice]

This is painful to watch, she is so completely out of touch.

[jorgemartinez]

Nothing said about all the vandalism burning buildings loss of businesses loss of income for property owners. Sick and sad!

[riccoswuave]

Polls have shifted so now they want to pretend that they want this to stop.

[SuperScopeRawks]

"This violence needs to stop immediately!" - 100 days later.

[tammyorton]

And IF it doesn't
"stop immediately", what will you do?

Will you actually "press charges" against the rioters? OR continue to set them free without prosecution, and let them return to the streets?

These rioters are not scared of your continued threats.

[jnorfleet]

As Biden staffers bail them out of jail 😂

[davidlong]

It is absolutely frightening that this woman was elected governor of a state good Lord people get your act together this is a bad movie

[aaa]

Man, I feel bad for you Oregonians. Your governor is such a quack.

[jc-xfgx]

"The violence must stop " ...wink

[truthstillmatters]

She still doesn't blame those who are committing the crimes for their criminal behavior. She makes excuses that it is only those who disagree with her who are responsible. There aren't a lot of Trump supporters around to blame anymore. Oregon is almost all Democrats so if there is as much racism in Portland as she claims than logic dictates the racists are Democrats.

[ericbettis]

I got this, how about holding anyone committing illegal offenses accountable and prosecuting them to the fullest extent of the law. All of them no matter what race they are.

[paulsanchez]

Just look at her? She has no Aire of authority, or any resolve? She looks like a little Girl at a home tea Party.

[ericburton]

I’m still mad we were only a few signatures short on a petition to remove this woman

[omack]

Recall Slogan: When it's Brown flush it down...

[stanleykowrach]

Did she say to the rioters I had enough . I am putting you in " Time Out and No smart phone for 3 days " ?

[moonkillsun]

Very convenient clip to make her seem fairly reasonable but in the full press conference she refused to condemn Antifa

[mattjohnson]

I'm surprised she didn't just blame Trump

[HubertofLiege]

Who voted her in as governor. Reaping what you sowed.