{"id":2039890,"date":"2023-09-21T10:55:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T14:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/greg-abbott-sends-in-texas-national-guard-to-assist-with-invasion-at-border\/"},"modified":"2023-09-21T10:59:44","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T14:59:44","slug":"greg-abbott-sends-in-texas-national-guard-to-assist-with-invasion-at-border","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/greg-abbott-sends-in-texas-national-guard-to-assist-with-invasion-at-border\/","title":{"rendered":"Greg Abbott deploys Texas National Guard to aid with border &#8216;invasion&#8217;."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgreg-abbott-sends-in-texas-national-guard-to-assist-with-invasion-at-border%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2039890&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Gov. Abbott Takes Bold Action to Secure\u2063 Texas-Mexico Border<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Gov. \u200dGreg Abbott (R-TX) has launched a powerful\u2064 offensive to protect\u200d the Texas-Mexico border, sparing\u200d no \u2062effort to\u2064 combat \u2062the ongoing \u200c&#8221;invasion.&#8221; In a move that has captured attention nationwide, Abbott has deployed the Texas National Guard and ordered \u2063the installation of additional razor \u200bwire.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Standing \u2063Up for Texans<\/h3>\n<p>Abbott, frustrated with the \u2063federal government&#8217;s failure to safeguard\u200c his state, has enlisted the support of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/its-time-to-disarm-all-fbi-agents-and-return-authority-to-local-law-enforcement\/\" title=\"Disarm FBI agents, empower local law enforcement.\">local\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement agencies<\/a><\/a> and\u200d the Texas Department of Public Safety. In a letter addressed to the president, he boldly asserts \u2062that \u2062Texans are paying the price for this negligence.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Ranches are \u2063being ripped apart, and homes are vulnerable to intrusion. Our border \u200bcommunities are\u2062 regularly\u2063 disrupted by human traffickers and\u200b bailouts. Deadly fentanyl is\u200b crossing the\u200d porous border to such a degree that it\u200d is now the leading cause of death for citizens between \u2064the ages of \u206218 and \u200d45.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Driven by his commitment to protect his constituents, the Republican governor invoked the invasion clause of the Constitution, emphasizing the federal government&#8217;s duty \u200bto defend each state against\u200d invasion.<\/p>\n<h3>Accusations and Action<\/h3>\n<p>Abbott did\u2064 not mince words when accusing the Biden\u2064 administration of undermining border security efforts. He revealed that recently installed\u200b razor wire in Eagle Pass had been cut, leaving Texas vulnerable. Determined to fortify the \u2063border,\u200b Abbott \u2064swiftly ordered the Texas National Guard to reinforce the wire and announced plans to construct a border wall, along with marine barriers.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Texas\u2063 installed \u2064razor wire in Eagle Pass to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/finnish-govt-warns-country-could-close-border-over-potential-migrant-surge\/\" title=\"Finnish Govt Warns Country Could Close Border Over Potential Migrant Surge\">stop illegal crossings<\/a>,&#8221; Abbott expressed on X, the platform formerly known\u2063 as \u200dTwitter.\u200d &#8220;Today the Biden Admin cut that wire, opening the floodgates to\u200d illegal immigrants.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This summer, Texas faced legal challenges when it\u2064 utilized disaster declarations to install buoys and razor wire. The Justice Department \u2064filed a lawsuit, \u200carguing that the installation\u200b of buoys violated the Rivers and\u2062 Harbors Appropriation Act.<\/p>\n<p>While some Texas officials, \u2063including \u2064Democratic state Sen. Roland Gutierrez, have voiced opposition \u2064to the \u2063use of razor wire \u200dand other measures, Abbott remains resolute in his mission to protect his state. Texans are demanding real \u200dsolutions to address border \u200bsecurity and reform the broken immigration system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from The Washington \u200dExaminer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What specific actions has Governor Abbott taken to address \u2062the challenges of illegal border crossings and drug trafficking in Texas?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ly declared\u200c that he would take matters into \u2063his\u2063 own hands to\u200b protect the sovereignty and security of\u200d Texas.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 increasing number of\u2064 illegal border crossings and the rise in drug trafficking have presented a major \u200bchallenge \u2062to the \u200bstate of Texas. With the federal government lacking the necessary\u200b resources and initiative to \u200ceffectively address the issue, Abbott recognized the urgency to take action.<\/p>\n<p>By deploying\u200d the Texas National Guard, Abbott has significantly augmented the state&#8217;s border security forces. These dedicated men and\u200b women have been tasked with\u2064 patrolling\u2064 the border, apprehending individuals crossing illegally, and coordinating efforts\u2062 with \u2063other\u200d law enforcement agencies. Their presence serves as a strong deterrent,\u200b sending a clear message that\u2064 Texas will not tolerate unlawful entry into its \u2064territory.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200b addition to deploying the Texas National \u200bGuard, Abbott\u200b has \u2064ordered the installation of additional\u2063 razor\u2064 wire along the border. This \u200cstrategic move aims to enhance \u2063physical\u200c barriers, making it more difficult \u2064for unauthorized individuals to enter the state.\u200d By fortifying\u2062 the existing infrastructure, Abbott is\u200d reinforcing the \u2062protection of Texas and ensuring the safety of its citizens.<\/p>\n<h3>A \u200cRemarkable \u200bDisplay of Leadership<\/h3>\n<p>Gov. Abbott&#8217;s decisive actions have \u2062drawn praise from many Texans who are \u2062relieved to see their leader taking\u2064 concrete steps to address the border crisis. They see Abbott&#8217;s approach as \u2063a strong demonstration of his commitment to the safety and\u2063 well-being of the state&#8217;s residents.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Abbott&#8217;s efforts have\u200b not gone\u2062 unnoticed across the nation. His bold stance \u200dand willingness to confront the issue \u200chead-on \u2063have garnered\u200c attention and\u200b support from individuals\u2064 who understand the importance of securing the border for the integrity\u2062 of\u2064 the\u2064 entire country.<\/p>\n<p>While some critics \u2064argue that Abbott&#8217;s actions \u200bare politically \u2064motivated, it is\u2063 important to note that the\u2064 safety and security of Texans should always be a paramount concern \u200bfor their governor.\u200c The ongoing influx of illegal immigration and\u200c drug trafficking pose\u200d significant threats \u200cto \u2062the economy, public \u2063health, \u200dand national security of Texas. Taking measures\u200d to address these\u200b issues should be\u200d viewed as a responsible and necessary action.<\/p>\n<h3>The\u2062 Path Forward<\/h3>\n<p>Abbott&#8217;s actions mark a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hybrid-warfare-is-one-term-with-many-meanings\/\" title=\"\u201cHybrid Warfare\u201d Is One Term With Many Meanings\">crucial turning point<\/a> in the fight to secure the Texas-Mexico\u200b border. However, they are\u2062 only the first steps in a\u2062 larger, long-term effort. To fully address the \u200cchallenges posed\u200c by illegal \u200dborder crossings and drug trafficking, \u2062a comprehensive approach that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/greg-abbott-sends-in-texas-national-guard-to-assist-with-invasion-at-border\/\" title=\"Greg Abbott deploys Texas National Guard to aid with border 'invasion'.\">combines increased law enforcement presence<\/a>, improved infrastructure, and meaningful immigration reform is necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Abbott&#8217;s initiative serves as a call to action for \u2063the\u200d federal government to step up and\u200d fulfill its responsibility to \u2063protect the nation&#8217;s borders. \u200cIt highlights the need for effective cooperation between state and federal authorities to tackle this pressing issue. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of bipartisan support in implementing comprehensive reforms that\u2063 address the root causes of illegal immigration and enhance border security.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Greg Abbott&#8217;s \u200bbold action to secure\u2064 the\u2063 Texas-Mexico border exemplifies strong leadership\u200c and a commitment to the safety and security of the state&#8217;s residents. It sets an example for other leaders facing similar challenges and sends\u2063 a clear message that Texas will not\u200b compromise on its sovereignty. With continued collaboration and \u2064comprehensive efforts, the border security issue can be effectively addressed, ensuring \u2063a safer\u2062 and prosperous future for Texans and the entire nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) bolstered border security, deploying the Texas National Guard and additional law enforcement agencies to counter the &#8220;invasion.&#8221; He also mandated the installation of extra razor wire. In a letter, Abbott justified these measures, emphasizing the need for assistance from the Texas Department of Public Safety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2039891,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2039890","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2039890","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2039890"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2039890\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2039891"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2039890"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2039890"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2039890"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}