Houston, Phoenix, Charlotte, and Oklahoma City have consistently higher crime spikes than Portland. Tina Kotek does more battling Trump than she has for public education, specifically Portland State University. Kotek said she told Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem directly that troops aren’t needed — and more importantly, he doesn’t have the authority. Back in Portland, Kotek urged residents not to “take the bait,” reminding them that any damage or violence only plays into Trump’s narrative. Meanwhile, crime in red-state capitals is worse — but no troops there.