An Oregon lawmaker was so succinct and cutting in her answer to a question about President Donald Trump sending federal troops into Portland that an ABC News anchor thought technical difficulties had cut the interview short.

Democratic Rep. Janelle Bynum did not mince words when she looked straight into the camera and told host Ike Ejiochi, “There will be no federal takeover of Portland.”

Ejiochi had asked her how concerned she was about a federal takeover of Portland.

After her biting answer, Bynum sat staring at the camera for more than 10 seconds, until Ejiochi realized she was still there.

“OK, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum. I think we have some issues there, but as you heard her say, there will not be a federal takeover in Portland. Oh, Congresswoman, you’re still there,” he said, s

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