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Which Oregon politicians are going to Donald Trump’s inauguration? See the list

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Inauguration Day, when President-elect Donald Trump will officially return to the White House, will take place Monday.

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Trump will be sworn in at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda after the inauguration was moved indoors due to forecast cold weather in Washington, D.C. The last time an inauguration was moved indoors was 40 years ago for President Ronald Reagan in 1985.

Here is a list of Oregon politicians who told the Statesman Journal they will be attending or missing the inauguration as of Friday.

Is U.S. Labor Secretary nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer attending President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration?

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump’s pick for U.S. secretary of labor and a former Oregon Republican Congresswoman, did not respond to the Statesman Journal’s inquiry on Friday asking if she would attend the inauguration.

Is Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek attending President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration?

No, Gov. Tina Kotek, a Democrat, is not attending the inauguration.

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Is U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden attending President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration?

No, U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, an Oregon Democrat, is not attending the inauguration. A representative from Wyden’s office said the senator was hosting planned townhalls in Oregon over the weekend and would be visiting the Providence nurses on strike in Portland before returning to Washington, D.C., Monday for evening votes.

Is U.S. Sen Jeff Merkley attending President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration?

Yes, U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, an Oregon Democrat, is planning to attend the inauguration.

Is U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas attending President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration?

Yes, U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas, an Oregon Democrat, is planning to attend the inauguration.

Is U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle attending President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration?

Yes, U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle, an Oregon Democrat, is planning to attend the inauguration, although recent venue changes may affect her decision.

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Is U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici attending President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration?

No, U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, an Oregon Democrat, will not attend the inauguration. A represent from her office said Bonamici will be gathering with immigration advocates, attending an MLK Day breakfast with community leaders and volunteering with an organization that serves homeless youth.

“I will not be attending the inauguration in DC this year. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a day of service and I will be spending it in Oregon with community members and organizations who are working to create a better future,” Bonamici said.

Is U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz attending President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration?

Yes, U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz, an Oregon Republican, is planning to attend the inauguration, although recent venue changes may affect his decision.

Is U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum attending President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration?

Yes, U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum, an Oregon Democrat, will attend the inauguration.

Is U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter attending President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration?

U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter, an Oregon Democrat, was unsure if should would be attending the inauguration when contacted by the Statesman Journal on Friday.

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Ginnie Sandoval is the Oregon Connect reporter for the Statesman Journal. Sandoval can be reached at GSandoval@gannett.com or on X at @GinnieSandoval.



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