Gov. Abbott knows how to play for the camera.
In a scathing critique, Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott lambasted Democratic city and state leaders for their handling of the migrant crisis at the southern border, highlighting the apparent hypocrisy of sanctuary cities. Governor Abbott accused Democrats of displaying genuine hostility towards illegal immigrants, pointing out the contradictions in their sanctuary city policies.
Biden sued me today because I signed a law making it illegal for an illegal immigrant to enter or attempt to enter Texas directly from a foreign nation. I like my chances. Texas is the only government in America trying to stop illegal immigration- Greg Abbott
During an interview on Thursday, Governor Abbott exposed what he perceives as the Democrats’ contradictory stance on illegal immigration. “They profess to be sanctuary cities and sanctuary states. They want to welcome them in until they actually do come in. And then when they come in, they say, no, no, no, no, no, we don’t want them here, we want to send them back to Texas. They’re for illegal immigration as long as it’s Texas and the border states that have to deal with that illegal immigration,” Abbott remarked.
Texas is the first and ONLY state to build our own border wall. A new law I signed last month adds over $1 BILLION for additional wall construction. We continue to take historic action at the border in Biden’s absence. – Gov Abbott (see clip below)
Texas is the first and ONLY state to build our own border wall.
A new law I signed last month adds over $1 BILLION for additional wall construction.
We continue to take historic action at the border in Biden’s absence. pic.twitter.com/3FhXH3bD7X
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) January 5, 2024
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas criticized Abbott’s migrant busing policy on Wednesday, labeling it “a remarkable failure of governance” and accusing the governor of refusing to cooperate with officials in Democrat-led cities facing challenges from the surge in migrant arrivals.
Mayor Adams’ lawsuit targeting Texas’ migrant transportation program is baseless.
He will lose and lose badly.
Biden is the real culprit of the migrant crisis New York is facing.
Mayor Adams should call on Biden to secure the border instead of fighting a losing legal battle. pic.twitter.com/4Cm9WgeuGe
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) January 5, 2024
Governor Abbott initiated the busing of migrants to New York City and other sanctuary jurisdictions in protest of the Biden administration’s border policies. Since then, approximately 27,000 migrants have been sent to New York City, according to Abbott’s office, aiming to alleviate the strain on border communities grappling with the influx.
Remember when Mayor Eric Adams was criticizing the Biden Administration border policies. Then Bidens Gestapo FBI raided his campaign managers home, and now he’s attacking Governor Abbott and the bus companies. I’m sure it’s just a coincidence! – Vince Langman
Expressing his dismay, Governor Abbott deemed it “outrageous” that New York City cannot manage the immigration influx. “We have more people coming across our border every single day than what New York gets in a week or a month,” he emphasized.
Abbott continued to lay blame for the border crisis directly on President Biden, highlighting the reversal of Trump-era policies that had led to the lowest illegal border crossings in 40 years. He pointed to the elimination of the “Remain in Mexico” policy, the Title 42 policy, the end of catch and release, and the halt in border wall construction as contributing factors to the escalating crisis.
The invasion continues… Biden’s DHS coordinates illegal crossing locations with Mexican soldiers and cartel members keeping them secret from Texas law enforcement. Is this legal @GregAbbott_TX? pic.twitter.com/3Ih9Hqm8ll
— @amuse (@amuse) January 5, 2024
“The Biden administration was enforcing the immigration laws passed by Congress; the mayors of New York, the leaders of New Jersey and Chicago, etc., would not be having these problems,” Abbott argued.
According to KJP… it’s “shameful” that Greg Abbott sends illegals to Democrat cities… Funny how she leaves out that they flood Texas because Biden doesn’t protect the southern border.
According to KJP… it’s “shameful” that Greg Abbott sends illegals to Democrat cities…
Funny how she leaves out that they flood Texas because Biden doesn’t protect the southern border. pic.twitter.com/lVb3KuLNiy
— Tim Young (@TimRunsHisMouth) January 2, 2024
Expressing optimism, Governor Abbott stated that Republicans in Congress have the potential to push impactful immigration reform through. He noted the growing frustration among Americans with the leadership in Washington, D.C., and highlighted the opportunity for Republicans to make a difference. “Republicans have the Democrats in Washington, D.C., in a very tough place. As long as the Republicans stick together, there is a chance of getting meaningful immigration reform legislation passed that will stop all the illegal immigration coming across the border,” he asserted.
The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives says that I and the state of Texas have the 'constitutional authority' to secure border.
Remember, it is Congress, not the President, that has the Constitutional power to regulate immigration.https://t.co/ipSh2o15ZO
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) January 4, 2024
To Sum it all up: Governor Abbott’s criticisms underscore the complexities and challenges surrounding the management of the migrant crisis, with a focus on the perceived contradictions within Democratic leadership and a call for unified Republican action to address immigration reform effectively.
More on the whole situation
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is trying to blame the border crisis on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is trying to blame the border crisis on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 3, 2024
WH press sec: “Governor Abbott‘s razor wire does not prevent—it does not prevent non-citizens from unlawfully crossing. That’s not what it does. If anything it puts at risk, it puts the lives of border patrol at risk.”
WH press sec: “Governor Abbott’s razor wire does not prevent—it does not prevent non-citizens from unlawfully crossing. That’s not what it does. If anything it puts at risk, it puts the lives of border patrol at risk.” pic.twitter.com/tcd8AYPbiM
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) January 3, 2024
Biden would rather sue Texas for our efforts to secure the border than enforce federal laws that would eliminate this crisis. Texas will not back down. We will continue to build new barriers, repel illegal crossings, and transport migrants to relieve overwhelmed communities. – Greg Abbott
Biden would rather sue Texas for our efforts to secure the border than enforce federal laws that would eliminate this crisis.
Texas will not back down.
We will continue to build new barriers, repel illegal crossings, and transport migrants to relieve overwhelmed communities. pic.twitter.com/fepnAXMYbn
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) January 4, 2024
Major Points Discussed:
- Governor Greg Abbott criticizes Democratic leaders for their sanctuary city policies, alleging hypocrisy in their treatment of illegal immigrants.
- Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas labels Abbott’s migrant busing policy a “remarkable failure of governance” and accuses him of non-cooperation.
- Abbott initiated the busing of migrants to New York City and other sanctuary jurisdictions to protest Biden administration’s border policies, sending around 27,000 migrants to New York City.
- Abbott blames President Biden for the border crisis, pointing to the reversal of Trump-era policies, including the end of “Remain in Mexico,” Title 42, catch and release, and border wall construction.
- Abbott expresses hope for impactful immigration reform by Republicans in Congress, highlighting the frustration of Americans with Washington, D.C. leadership and the potential for meaningful legislation to curb illegal immigration.
Susan Klein
Comments – Threads – Links
- Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott slammed Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for blaming the southern border crisis on climate change – Newsmax
- Only Joe Biden would sue a state in the US for trying to protect itself and the country from illegal immigrants. Disgraceful. What Biden is doing is treason — plain and simple. The American people should sue him- Paul A. Szypula
- We are hoping you beat Biden at the Supreme Court- Sam
- Keep protecting our borders. Lord knows he won’t- TheRightGuy
- Corrupted Biden administration do not respect Texas Governor Greg Abbot’s Administration. People of Texas merits based elected Abbotts and people of Texas wants Abbotts to manage their State. Why in the world Biden and Mayorkas are overruling Abbotts Southern Border’s policies ?- Yadira Vargas Tirado
- GOVERNOR GREG ABBOTT: “If the Biden administration would put that time into securing the border – as opposed to stopping Texas from securing the border – then we wouldn’t have a problem.” – Proud Elephant – clip at Twitter
- NYC sues Texas companies over border busing, Abbott pushes back – Daily BS
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