Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Thursday that Florida is sending “further assistance” to help Texas secure its southern border.
“Florida has been assisting at our southern border since 2021 and is sending more support from both the @FLStateGuard and up to one battalion of @FLGuard,” DeSantis announced.
More specifically, the governor added, “Their mission is to help the state of Texas erect barriers on its border to deter illegal aliens from entering.”
Florida has been providing assistance at the southern border since 2021, with more aid coming from both countries. @FLStateGuard & up to 1 battalion @FLGuard. Their mission is to help Texas erect a barrier on its border to stop illegal aliens from entering.
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) February 1, 2024
DeSantis’ announcement was made by Texas Governor Greg Abbott (Republican). To clarify He said the Lone Star State is “prepared” to continue building barriers at the border even if President Joe Biden federalizes the Texas National Guard.
“Well, first of all, you’re shocked. That would be a gut-wrenching move on his part. It was an utter disaster,” Mr. Abbott told Tucker Carlson.
“First of all, as you can imagine, we are preparing ourselves in case the worst happens to ensure that we can continue to do what we have been doing for the past month, so we are not putting any barriers in place. ” explained Mr. Abbott.
he added:
Whatever we’ve been building, whether it’s concertina wire or other no-go border barriers, the Biden administration is now going to attack us for it, so we have to refuse. We’re going to continue to do the exact same things we’re doing to expand. Charged with illegal entry into Texas.
Abbott also said secure borders are America’s biggest problem.
“if joe biden Federalizing the National Guard would be the biggest political blunder, and that’s why I don’t think he would do it.” Said Sean Hannity of Fox News.
As detailed by Breitbart News, the emergency comes after a controversial U.S. Supreme Court ruling that said “Border Patrol agents can cut the razor-edge border barrier along the Rio Grande.” It is what I received.
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Mr. DeSantis is not the only Republican governor to support Mr. Abbott in his standoff with the Biden administration, particularly over the takeover of the border park in Eagle Pass, Texas.
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Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma The governors of South Dakota, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, and Virginia, as well as West Virginia and Wyoming, have also publicly supported Texas.
Do whatever you want. Our southern border is in jeopardy thanks to the Biden administration’s refusal to commit.@GregAbbott_TX The state of Texas is fully supportive. https://t.co/dmJKMsviTV
— Brian Kemp (@BrianKempGA) January 25, 2024
Montana is siding with Texas. pic.twitter.com/GGtVLUdmet
— Governor Greg Gianforte (@GovGianforte) January 25, 2024
Oklahoma is on par with Texas. https://t.co/67VzVEfEv1
— Governor Kevin Stitt (@GovStitt) January 24, 2024
.@GregAbbott_TX Texas is right to use its constitutional authority to defend itself.
The Biden administration is creating a national security crisis and putting Americans at risk. Their failure constitutes an unconstitutional dereliction of duty.
South Dakota is proud of… https://t.co/s4NMyvyu3Y
— Kristi Noem (@KristiNoem) January 24, 2024
Virginia is siding with Texas. @GregAbbott_TX They are doing the job Joe Biden and his border czars have refused to do to secure our borders.
The Biden administration has turned every state into a border state. We must stop the flow of fentanyl, save lives, and secure our southern border. https://t.co/XaPu2RqJBP
— Glenn Youngkin (@GlennYoungkin) January 25, 2024
There is a terrible crisis brewing at our southern border.
The Biden administration has turned every state into a border state. We must stop the flow of fentanyl, human trafficking, criminal activity, and secure our borders.
we support @GregAbbott_TX And Texas. https://t.co/rnFEu3rQQm
— Jim Justice (@JimJusticeWV) January 25, 2024
Notably, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) has also expressed public support for Texas.
“I support Governor Abbott,” he said. “The House will do everything in its power to support him.”
