Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said the state is preparing for the “unlikely event” that President Biden federalizes the National Guard as tensions over the southern border escalate.
“Well, I think he'll be shocked first. That would be an outrageous move on his part, and it would be a disaster.” Mr Abbott said: Conservative host Tucker Carlson appears on the new show “Uncensored.”
“First of all, as you can imagine, we're prepared in case something happens to make sure we can continue to do what we've been doing for the past month and that's putting up barriers.” Mr Abbott added.
This week, the Texas National Guard appeared to ignore a Supreme Court ruling authorizing the removal of razor wire fencing and continued construction along the border. Mr. Abbott criticized Mr. Biden for not enforcing immigration laws, but justified his decision.
The governor cited the nation's constitutional authority to protect itself from invasion as the surge of migrants continues to arrive at the border.
Republican governors in several states have backed Mr. Abbott in his standoff with the federal government.
Abbott told Carlson that the state sends Texas Department of Public Safety agents and “other law enforcement officers” to the border in conjunction with other states' National Guard troops, but more officers would be helpful. said.
The Texas governor said he has not spoken to Biden about the conflict, but in the past he has written letters to the administration “filled with immediate solutions” that do not require passing or signing “new legislation.” provided.
Mr. Abbott said he would be “shocked and disappointed” if the states that pledged to support his efforts did not send National Guard troops to Texas.
“They are now united with us, this is a fight for America's future, and they all know it,” he said Friday. “So I believe they will all join us in this effort.”
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) and former President Trump each pledged support for Mr. Abbott on emerging challenges at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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