# Abbott
Abbott Slams Biden for Lack of National Security Concerns
"The China balloon flying over the U.S. is a direct assault on our national sovereignty. Biden’s refusal to stop it is a dereliction of duty. From flying balloons to open borders, Biden has no regard for our national security and sovereignty." Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas Gov. Abbott slams Biden Administration of “acting against Federal law.”
"What the Biden administration is doing is contrary to Federal law." Texas Gov. Abbott. Texas Gov. Abbott and his administration continued their war on President Biden over what they believe is a weak border strategy.
Abbott demands, "time for Biden to pay Texas back."
"Texans are united in calling for President Bidento take the border crisis seriously. [Biden] should reimburse Texas for the costs Gov. Abbott has been forced to spend on border security, and meet with us to hear the solutions Texans are proposing to end this security crisis."
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Abbott expands Operation Lone Star in West Texas as "Biden ignores crisis"
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced he is expanding Operation Lone Star in West Texas due to "President Biden ignoring the crisis." "The Texas National Guard expanded its Operation Lone Star mission to El Paso in response to the unprecedented number of illegal border crossings in the area. The Texas Air National Guard provided four C-130J Hercules aircraft to expedite movement of personnel and vehicles to the far western region, with tactical troop movements also occurring across Texas."
While Gov. Abbott speaks to reporters at the Texas southern border Biden leaves the scene
"Texas Gov. Greg Abbott just came over to dozens of reporters after speaking with POTUS on the tarmac. In doing so, Greg Abbott stole the spotlight from Biden and Mayorkas, who did not come over and departed in the motorcade" Anna Giariatell, immigration reports for the Washington Examiner.
Abbott team calls the White House "a bunch of hypocrites"
"The White House is full of a bunch of hypocrites, led by the Hypocrite-in-Chief who has been flying planeloads of migrants across the country and oftentimes in the cover of night." Renae Eze, spokesperson for Texas Gov. Abbott.
Do you want Abbott to continue Trump's wall along Texas border?
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott made national headlines when he promised to continue building Trump's border wall between Texas and Mexico. "More border wall is going up next month.It took months to negotiate with private property owners on the border for the right to build on their property. We now should be building more border wall all of next year." Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas launches elite taskforce to combat Biden’s record gotaways
"Texas is launching a new taskforce within OperationLoneStar to detect, track down, & apprehend the record numbers of gotaways into the United States. While Biden does nothing, Texas is taking unprecedented action to secure our border." Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas Republicans release their plan to improve border security
"As Members of Congress representing Texans and the southern border we commit to the same and offer these solutions to fulfill the goals of the Commitment to America," Today the Texas Republican House delegation released their proposal to secure and control the southern border, which included a range of changes.
Abbott promises to continue busing migrants in the "Biden admin's absence."
"As of today, Texas has bused over 13,900 migrants to sanctuary cities: Over 8,400 to D.C. Over 4,000 to NYC. Over 1,300 to Chicago. Over 260 to Philadelphia. Texas will continue stepping up to respond to this national border crisis in the Biden Admin.’s absence." Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Illegal immigrants crossing easily into Texas caught on video, but not by Border Patrol
A video has been posted to social media that shows how easy it is for some people to get across the southern border into Texas. Instagram user @therealfitfamelpaso posted the video, which Fox News then reposted. The footage shows fourteen illegal immigrants crossing a border fence separating Mexico from Texas before avoiding traffic along State Highway 375.
Abbott glad that Texas lawsuits "stymie Biden agenda on immigration and open border"
"Texas AG Ken Paxton’s lawsuits stymie Biden agenda on immigration and open borders. GOOD. Much needed." Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Texas Republicans continue to challenge President Joe Biden- both on social media and in the courts. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has been one of Biden's most vocal critics over border security. Since defeating Beto O'Rourke in the midterm election, Abbott has invoked an invasion clause, sent a letter to Biden demanding action, and started bussing migrants to a fourth city.
Abbott says Texas continues to "secure the border and keep America safe in the Federal Government's absence."
"The Texas Department of Public Safety thwarted a human smuggling attempt during an inspection. The Lone Star State will continue to take unprecedented action to secure the border & keep America safe in the federal government’s absence." Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Abbott says its "amazing how the Biden Admin just blantantly lies"
"Amazing how the Biden Admin. just blatantly lies. This is the same person who insisted that immigrants don’t just walk across the border illegally." Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has taken to Twitter today to call out what he believes are lies from the Biden administration.
Governor Greg Abbott Says He'll Protect Rape and Incest Pregnancies
Pro-abortion activists protesting Texas' strict abortion laws.Photo byPhoto by Gayatri Malhotra/Unsplash. Texas Governor Greg Abbott dashed hopes that he might revisit the state’s near-total ban against abortions to allow the procedure in cases of rape and incest, despite overwhelming support for the exceptions, according to an interview with the State of Texas news show which aired Sunday.
Abbott says, "Texas is readying resources to prepare for winter weather and severe storms"
"Texas is readying resources to prepare for winter weather & severe storms expected across our state this week... Thank you to emergency response personnel keeping Texans safe over Thanksgiving." Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Abbott says, "Biden's continued dereliction of duty has forced Texas to ramp up border security efforts"
"President Biden's continued dereliction of duty has forced Texas to ramp up border security efforts. We will continue to protect our country from Biden’s dangerous open border policies." Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Abbott says, "Texas will continue to step up in Biden's absence."
Texas is ramping up our efforts to secure the border through #OperationLoneStar. We've made over 21.9K arrests, seized over 352M lethal fentanyl doses, & bused over 13,000 migrants to sanctuary cities. Texas will continue to step up Biden's absence." Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Should Texas legalize sports betting?
“Texas is built on the core principle of individual freedom, and we pride ourselves on being an economic powerhouse in the nation. Legalizing mobile sports betting in Texas will finally allow the state to protect consumers from illegal offshore betting sites while keeping the money generated from betting in Texas to benefit Texans. Texas continues to fall behind. Neighboring states are already cashing in on Texans’ bets.” Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry.
Abbott says, Biden "funds security for borders of other countries Time to prioritize American borders."
"Since Biden became President about 100 on the terrorist watch list have been apprehended. Who knows how many terrorists evaded apprehension? You fund security for borders of other countries. Time to prioritize American borders." Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.