Pence In Hillsboro Saturday Addressing Washington Co. Republicans

HILLSBORO, OR — Portland was always a favorite punching bag for the Trump Administration. That was especially true during last year's presidential election when daily protests often had an element of violence, sometimes provoked by federal officers sent by the administration.

The punching is expected to continue Saturday night when Mike Pence comes to town.

The former vice president will be the featured speaker at the Washington County Republican Party's annual Reagan dinner. He's expected to point to Portland as a failed city under Democratic officials.

This is just the latest in a series of stops for Pence, who is reportedly consider a run for the top job in 2024. He hasn't officially said if he is running. However, he recently held an event for fundraisers, has traveled to South Carolina and New Hampshire, and will be making his second trip to Iowa next month.

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The party charged $25 for tickets to the event, which is sold out.

They have not publicly said where the dinner will take place or how many people are attending.