DeSantis to send Florida troops to Texas for border crisis
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
4:32 PM – Thursday, February 1, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis is determined to protect the southern border by sending military troops to Texas. He accuses President Joe Biden and his administration of downplaying the chaos and failing to take action.
The Florida Legislature is now working on a bill that would grant the governor the authority to deploy the Florida State Guard to any location of his choosing.
“The states being able to step up, ensure the sovereignty of their territory and the sovereignty of our country,” DeSantis (R-Fla.) said last week. “It’s something that’s appropriate. It’s something the founders envisioned if you had a derelict executive in the federal government.”
Recently, Governor DeSantis joined forces with 24 other Republican governors to support Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s use of razor wire at the US-Mexico border as a “constitutional right of self-defense.” Florida is now standing its ground.
However, Democratic officials express concerns that these actions could potentially “spark a second American Civil War.”
Texas has previously defied the Biden administration and the US Supreme Court, which ruled that the federal government has the authority to dismantle barbed wire barriers in the state. Supporters of the court’s decision argue that the barbed wire allows federal law enforcement access to the border.
Republicans were outraged to learn that Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett voted in favor of removing the barbed wire, aligning with the liberal justices.
Opponents argue that the Biden administration wants to create easier pathways for illegal immigrants to enter the country, potentially securing future Democratic voters. Democratic officials use taxpayer money to fund programs that provide “free” housing, cellphones, clothing, and more to illegal immigrants.
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick of Texas has vowed to continue building razor-wire obstacles and fences, and has promised a “confrontation” if federal Border Patrol personnel attempt to remove any state obstacles.
Last month, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre falsely claimed that the Texas Military Department hindered US Border Patrol agents from rescuing a migrant family from drowning, and that the barbed wire would lead to more migrant deaths. However, both the Texas governor and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) have refuted this report.
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What is Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed solution to protect the southern border?
In recent news, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has taken a strong stance on protecting the southern border by proposing the deployment of military troops to Texas. He firmly believes that President Joe Biden and his administration have downplayed the chaos and failed to take appropriate action.
The Florida Legislature is currently working on a bill that would grant Governor DeSantis the authority to deploy the Florida State Guard to any location he deems necessary. DeSantis stated that this move is in line with the founders’ vision, allowing states to ensure the sovereignty of their territory and the sovereignty of the country.
In a show of solidarity, Governor DeSantis has joined forces with 24 other Republican governors to support Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s use of razor wire at the US-Mexico border as a “constitutional right of self-defense.” It is clear that Florida is standing its ground on border security.
However, these actions have raised concerns among Democratic officials who fear that it may “spark a second American Civil War.” They worry that such confrontations and the use of military troops could escalate tensions and divide the nation further.
Texas has previously defied both the Biden administration and the US Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of the federal government’s authority to dismantle barbed wire barriers in the state. Supporters of the court’s decision argue that the barbed wire allows federal law enforcement access to the border.
Republicans were outraged to learn that Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett voted in favor of removing the barbed wire, aligning with the liberal justices. This further fueled the divide and highlighted the ideological differences within the Supreme Court.
Opponents of these border security measures argue that the Biden administration aims to create easier pathways for illegal immigrants to enter the country, potentially securing future Democratic voters. They point out that taxpayer money is being used to fund programs that provide “free” housing, cellphones, clothing, and more to illegal immigrants.
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick of Texas has vowed to continue building razor wire obstacles and fences and has promised a “confrontation” if federal Border Patrol personnel attempt to remove any state obstacles. This further underscores the tension that exists between state and federal authorities over border security.
In a recent incident, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre falsely claimed that the Texas Military Department hindered US Border Patrol agents from rescuing a migrant family from drowning. She further argued that the barbed wire would lead to more migrant deaths. However, both the Texas governor and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) have refuted this report.
This ongoing struggle over border security illustrates the deep divide and ideological differences within the United States. As the Biden administration faces criticism for its handling of the border crisis, Republican governors like Ron DeSantis continue to push for stronger measures to protect their states’ borders and ensure national security. The outcome of this battle will have significant implications not only for immigration policy but also for the future of American politics.
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