Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler Mutters He ‘Can’t Wait’ to Leave Office: Report

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Ted Wheeler, the mayor of Portland, Oregon, was overheard saying that he “can’t wait for the next 24 months to be over,” suggesting he may not seek re-election.

Wheeler, who has clashed with President Donald Trump over how to handle protests, was being heckled by a protester after finishing a speech at the Oregon Health Forum on Nov. 15. That’s when he made the comment, The Oregonian reported.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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