Daily Caller co-founder Tucker Carlson on Monday called on “the people of Texas” to protect the state following the Supreme Court's ruling allowing the Biden administration to clear the border.
Carlson claimed on Twitter that “everyone in power” has “decided to destroy our country” by allowing the border crisis to continue. Carlson also questioned where “the people of Texas” are and asked why they are not “defending our state and nation.” (Related: KJP comes to defense, says Biden “recently” visited the border over a year ago)
“So it's unanimous. Everyone in power, from the White House to the hedge fund managers to the Supreme Court of the United States, has decided to destroy this country by allowing an invasion. Then the people will have no choice but to defend themselves. “Where are the men of Texas? Why aren't they defending their country and nation?” Carlson tweeted.
In other words, it is unanimous. Everyone in power, from the White House to hedge fund managers to the United States Supreme Court, has decided to destroy this country by allowing invasion. In that case, the people will have no choice but to protect themselves. Where are the Texas guys? Why not?
— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) January 23, 2024
The border crisis is becoming more serious as national security concerns are called into question. The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday will allow the Border Patrol to remove wires previously installed to stop an increase in illegal border crossings, as Texas continues its legal battle with the Biden administration over its response to the issue. handed down the verdict. A Fifth Circuit injunction had temporarily blocked Border Patrol agents from cutting the wire while the lawsuit was pending. (Related: Supreme Court allows Biden administration to clear Texas border)
But in a 5-4 decision, the justices sided with federal authorities. The Department of Homeland Security argued in an emergency filing in early January that the fence prevents agents from accessing “the very border they are tasked with patrolling and the persons they are tasked with arresting and testing.” Was.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, later responded to the ruling on Twitter, saying the legal battle is “not over.” He added, “We will continue to defend Texas' constitutional authority to secure our borders and prevent the Biden administration from destroying our nation's assets.” The Texas governor emphasized that razor wire is an “effective deterrent against illegal border crossings” found near the border.
This isn't over yet.
Razor wire in Texas is an effective deterrent to the illegal crossings that Biden is encouraging.
I will continue to defend Texas' constitutional authority to secure our borders and prevent the Biden administration from destroying our nation's assets.https://t.co/pV7Cuq57d1
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) January 22, 2024
During the pending litigation, the Texas Department of Public Safety further: claimed Because it controlled Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas, federal authorities alleged in court filings that employees were also blocked from accessing the property. However, some Border Patrol agents be quiet spoke to the Daily Caller News Foundation about his support for the state of Texas' effort to take over the park.
On the southern border, record number Border Patrol recorded more than 2 million encounters in fiscal year 2023 and more than 2.2 million in fiscal year 2022. according to to federal data.
