{"id":2184622,"date":"2024-02-23T07:46:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T12:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/civil-war-narrative-is-false-texas-officials-border-patrol-union-say\/"},"modified":"2024-02-23T07:49:42","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T12:49:42","slug":"civil-war-narrative-is-false-texas-officials-border-patrol-union-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/civil-war-narrative-is-false-texas-officials-border-patrol-union-say\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas officials and Border Patrol union deny the &#8216;civil war&#8217; narrative"},"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%2Fcivil-war-narrative-is-false-texas-officials-border-patrol-union-say%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=2184622&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>Debunking the &#8220;Civil War&#8221; Narrative at the Texas Border<\/h2>\n<h3>Setting the Record Straight<\/h3>\n<p>The idea of a &#8220;civil war&#8221; or &#8220;cold war&#8221;\u2062 between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-fbi-claims-75-year-old-utah-man-pointed-gun-at-feds-leading-to-his-death-during-raid\/\" title=\"FBI alleges 75-year-old Utah man fatally shot during raid after pointing gun at agents.\">federal law enforcement \u200cofficers<\/a>\u200c and their state and\u200c local counterparts\u2063 at the southern border in Texas has been making the rounds among pundits. However, Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of\u200c Public Safety, and\u200b the Border Patrol union are quick to dismiss this narrative \u200bas invalid.<\/p>\n<h3>The\u2062 Policy Differences<\/h3>\n<p>The claim stems from a\u2063 potential \u200dconflict between federal Border Patrol \u2062agents and Texas National Guard soldiers stationed \u200bat the southern border. The Biden administration has ordered\u200b Border \u200bPatrol \u2062agents to dismantle \u200cborder barriers erected by \u2062Texas and release illegal foreign\u200d nationals into the U.S. In response, Governor Abbott has \u200dordered Texas National Guard \u2062soldiers to build even more barriers to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/as-texas-resistance-grows-illegal-entries-increase-in-arizona-california-new-mexico\/\" title=\"Illegal entries are on the rise in Arizona, California, and New Mexico as Texas resistance grows\">block illegal entry<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Legal Battles and Construction<\/h3>\n<p>Three lawsuits have been filed over Texas&#8217; border \u200cbarriers in Eagle Pass. Despite threats from the Biden administration, Governor Abbott has not only continued their construction \u2064but also expanded it with the\u200c full support \u200bof \u2062the state legislature.<\/p>\n<h3>The Origins of the Narrative<\/h3>\n<p>The \u200bnarrative seems to\u200b have originated from\u200b a fellow \u2062at the Center for \u2064Immigration \u200bStudies who claimed last year that the &#8220;migrant crisis is sparking an American\u2063 civil war&#8221; and a &#8220;Cold Border War&#8221; between Governor \u200bAbbott&#8217;s Texas and President Biden&#8217;s White \u2062House. \u200dSince then, various \u200c&#8221;social media influencers&#8221;\u2064 have echoed similar \u2063claims,\u200b some of \u2063whom may be paid to promote such\u2062 content.<\/p>\n<h3>Dispelling\u2063 the False Narrative<\/h3>\n<p>When asked about the civil war\u200d rhetoric, Governor\u2063 Abbott dismissed it as a false \u200dnarrative. He emphasized that their\u2063 actions\u200d are solely aimed at enforcing the laws of the United States and maintaining law and order, which \u2064is what Americans want.<\/p>\n<p>DPS trooper Jaclyn Gooding, \u2062who is actively \u200binvolved in border security efforts, also refuted the civil war narrative. She emphasized that there is no animosity between different law enforcement agencies and that they all\u200d work together towards a common goal of protecting and serving Texas and the United \u2062States.<\/p>\n<h3>Working Together on the \u2064Ground<\/h3>\n<p>Trooper Gooding highlighted the collaborative nature of \u200ctheir work, explaining that when pursuing suspects,\u200d they communicate and coordinate with Border \u200cPatrol agents to apprehend them. She emphasized the mutual reliance\u2062 and shared assets between different agencies.<\/p>\n<p>She\u2063 also emphasized the \u200dcamaraderie and friendship among \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/georgia-secretary-of-state-investigating-voter-registration-group-run-by-democrat-raphael-warnock\/\" title=\"Georgia Secretary Of State Investigating Voter Registration Group Run By Democrat Raphael Warnock\">law enforcement officers<\/a>, stating that they\u200b back each other up \u2063and consider\u2062 each other friends. At the end of the day,\u200c their goal is to keep\u2064 each other\u2063 safe.<\/p>\n<h3>Unique Challenges \u200band\u200c Strong Support<\/h3>\n<p>Trooper \u200cGooding acknowledged the \u2064unique nature of border security \u2062operations and the support they \u200creceive in Texas. She mentioned that they constantly strive to \u200dfind \u200dinnovative ways to protect the state\u2062 and appreciate the funding and support\u200c they \u200breceive from the governor and legislature.<\/p>\n<p>She also highlighted the teamwork and collaboration among different agencies, stating that they all share the \u200csame goal and provide each other with\u200c whatever \u200dsupport they\u200d can.<\/p>\n<h3>No Conflict, \u2064Only Respect<\/h3>\n<p>The Border Patrol union \u200cechoed the sentiment \u2062that there is no conflict between Border Patrol agents and the Texas National Guard or\u200c other law enforcement agencies. They \u2062emphasized\u2063 their appreciation and\u200d respect for Texas&#8217; efforts in the \u2062face of the challenges caused by \u200dthe Biden administration&#8217;s policies.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the narrative of\u2062 a &#8220;civil war&#8221; or &#8220;cold war&#8221; \u200bbetween federal and\u200b state law enforcement at the Texas border is unfounded. The\u200d reality is that these agencies work together, respect each other&#8217;s roles, and share\u2062 a common goal \u200dof protecting and serving Texas and the United States.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why is it important to debunk \u200cthe narrative of \u200ca civil war at the Texas border?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200d Also debunked \u2062the narrative, stating that there is no civil war at the border.\u2063 She \u200dexplained that federal\u200c law \u2063enforcement agencies and\u2062 Texas state and local agencies have a strong working relationship\u200d and collaborate regularly \u200dto ensure border security.<\/p>\n<h3>A Unified Effort<\/h3>\n<p>The truth is \u200dthat both federal and state law enforcement\u200c agencies \u200care working towards the \u200bsame goal of securing the border and \u2062preventing\u2063 illegal\u200b entry into\u200b the\u2064 United States.\u2062 While there may be policy differences and \u2063disagreements on certain actions, the \u2062idea of \u200da\u200c civil\u2063 war or cold war between these agencies is simply not accurate.<\/p>\n<p>The Border Patrol union also chimed\u200b in, dismissing the narrative as unfounded. They highlighted the fact that border agents, both federal and state, work together every day\u2062 to\u200d protect the safety and \u200bsecurity of the American people. They stressed the\u2063 importance of\u200c cooperation and unity in\u2063 addressing \u200cthe complex challenges at the Texas border.<\/p>\n<h3>Political Motivations<\/h3>\n<p>It is important to question \u2064the motivations behind spreading the &#8220;civil war&#8221; narrative. In the midst\u2063 of a divisive political climate, false narratives can be used to further political\u2063 agendas and sow discord. \u200dBy debunking \u200dthese false claims,\u2063 we can focus on the real issues and work \u2063towards finding\u200c effective solutions.<\/p>\n<h3>The True Challenge\u200d at the Texas Border<\/h3>\n<p>Instead\u2063 of\u2062 engaging in divisive\u2064 rhetoric, it is crucial to address the true challenge at \u200bthe Texas border &#8211; the influx of illegal border crossings and the humanitarian crisis that accompanies it. Both federal and state authorities acknowledge the need for comprehensive immigration reform and \u2062improved border \u200csecurity measures.<\/p>\n<p>The focus should be on implementing \u200bpolicies and actions that deter\u200b illegal entry, protect national security, and provide \u200bproper care for individuals who genuinely \u2063seek asylum. This can only be achieved through productive\u2062 dialogue and cooperation, not through perpetuating false narratives.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The notion of a civil war or cold war between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-epa-has-spent-millions-on-military-grade-equipment-a-gop-senator-wants-to-know-why\/\" title=\"GOP Senator questions Biden's EPA's multi-million dollar spending on military gear.\">federal law\u2062 enforcement officers<\/a> and\u200d their\u200b state and local counterparts at the Texas \u200bborder is an incorrect and \u2062misleading narrative. Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public\u200c Safety, and the Border Patrol union have all dismissed this claim \u2063as invalid. It is important for us to \u2064separate fact from fiction and focus on the\u2063 real challenges at\u2063 hand &#8211; securing the border, addressing immigration issues, and working towards comprehensive solutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Border Patrol dismiss the narrative of a &#8220;civil war&#8221; or &#8220;cold war&#8221; between federal and state law enforcement officers at the Texas southern border. 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