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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 1h

To be clear: undocumented immigrants have never been able to enroll in Medicaid & Medicare. It's just misinformation to marginalize our most vulnerable.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

GOP misleads with claim that Democrats shut down to give health care to 'illegal immigrants'

U.S. law prohibits federal health care benefits for undocumented immigrants. Democrats want to return benefits for those with lawful presence, like DACA recipients and asylum-seekers.

www.nbcnews.com

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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 15h

Watch live here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fhzf...

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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 19h

Kristi Noem is in Portland today. She should see the real Portland—a city that’s peaceful and filled with people who care for one another. Instead of feeding Trump’s political theater, she needs to rein in the federal agents brutalizing peaceful protesters.

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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 21h

Join us today at 5:30 pm for a community conversation. We are stronger together.

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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 22h

Trump's stunt to send National Guard to Portland would cost an estimated $10 million in taxpayer dollars. Follow along to see what Portlanders would rather do with 10 million dollars.

Portland is not a war zone—It’s our home.

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 1d

This dystopian video is previewing a violent takeover, not a targeted law enforcement action. It's insane.

Trump is militarizing our cities to STOKE violence. Not to reduce it. These are the tried and true tactics of authoritarians - plain and simple.

Secretary Kristi Noem on X: "Chicago, we’re here for you. https://t.co/BZdLgNfiqu" / X

Chicago, we’re here for you. https://t.co/BZdLgNfiqu

x.com

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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 1d

TOMORROW: I am hosting a community conversation in Portland at 5:30 pm. Being in community and strategizing about the path forward is how we will get through this moment. I hope to see you there.

WHEN: Tomorrow, 5:30 pm.
WHERE: 2710 NE 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97212

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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 1d

This land belongs to all of us. It's not a war zone—it’s home. Trump can't take that from us.

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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 1d

Even during a shutdown, TSA officers & air traffic controllers are showing up without pay to keep our airports running. While I delivered them donuts, I checked in with travelers to make sure they knew they were visiting a "war zone.”

It's clear Portland is not a military target. It's home.

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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 2d

We cannot rest. The President is abusing his power, attempting to militarize our cities. The power of the people must remain greater than the people in power. We need to show up in peaceful protest across this nation. Stay Loud!

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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 2d

Important update! Judge Karin Immergut just issued a broader temporary restraining order that precludes any National Guard troops from being in Oregon for 14 days.

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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 2d

Portlanders know who we are. We take care of one another, we stay peaceful, and we will not let Trump’s chaos define our city.

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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 2d

My message remains the same: stay calm and do not take the bait. I urge everyone to avoid protesting at the SW Macadam ICE facility while Trump continues to use violent tactics against civilians in an attempt to paint Portland as a war zone.

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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 2d

2.) Now, he’s attempting to mobilize the California National Guard to Portland to circumvent yesterday’s ruling that blocked him from deploying the Oregon National Guard. It is just another attempt to militarize our cities to stoke violence.

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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 2d

Checking in with a few updates:

1.) Yesterday, Trump’s federal agents brutalized peaceful demonstrators at the SW Macadam ICE facility. It is egregious and a betrayal of American values. He is deliberately trying to provoke violence to tell a story about our city that is not based in reality.

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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 3d

I encourage everyone to continue exercising their right to peaceful protest, but for your safety, to do so away from the ICE building in SW Portland.

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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 3d

I am grateful today a judge granted a restraining order to block the National Guard from being deployed in Portland.

But Trump’s lawless provocation will continue. Our response is simple: stay calm and do not take the bait.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 4d

This was posted by the President of the United States—a job once held by Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and FDR.

Meantime, has the price of groceries or housing gone down for your family? How’s your kid’s job search going in the Trump economy?

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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 4d

Democrats are ready to pass a funding bill that protects healthcare, lowers costs, and safeguards against Trump’s abuses of power.

Mike Johnson’s response? Cancel votes in the House and continue the shutdown.

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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 4d

Checking in from the ICE facility that Trump says is under siege…

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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 5d

Wondering what ACA premium tax credits are, and why people keep talking about them?

I spoke with Jessica Schubel, a healthcare expert who worked on the Affordable Care Act and broke it down for us. Democrats are holding the line to protect these tax credits and every single American's healthcare.

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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 5d

Trump is weaponizing the federal government to attack his political rivals.

Democrats are holding the line for a government funding deal that includes ironclad protections to STOP this abuse of power. Oregonians deserve nothing less.

Trump administration cancels nearly $8 billion in climate funding to blue states: Vought

The announcement came on the first day of the federal government shutdown.

www.cnbc.com

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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 5d

Taxpayers are on the hook for $10 million to feed Trump’s delusion that Portland is 'war ravaged.'

Ten. Million. Dollars.

All for National Guard troops to discover that Portland has incredible bakeries, world-class farmers markets, and a community that takes care of each other?

Oregon gov says Trump troop deployment could cost taxpayers up to $10M

That’s a significant increase over estimates released by the Oregon Military Department Tuesday.

www.oregonlive.com

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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 6d

Please know my office remains open and fully operational for Oregonians as we work to reopen the government with a deal that protects healthcare, lowers costs, and reins in Trump's authoritarian abuses.

Visit dexter.house.gov/services/government-shutdown-resources

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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 6d

To help you plan for the shutdown and understand how it may impact you and your family, I have prepared answers to frequently asked questions.

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