Trump heaps praise on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

Trump moves to expand on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's border crackdown in first executive orders
The new president said he would designate drug cartels terrorists and send troops to the southern border to repel an “invasion," even as crossings are at a low.
Trump to tap Texas “border czar” to lead U.S. Border Patrol, report says
Mike Banks, a former Border Patrol agent, has served in his current role as a special advisor to Gov. Greg Abbott since January 2023.
President Trump pledges to expand border wall, praises Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
The speech underscored President Trump's continued focus on immigration, which he called the nation's "number one issue."
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activates state emergency resources ahead of severe winter weather
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to prepare disaster relief resources as temperatures across the state continue to fall below freezing, according to a Monday news release.
Trump heaps praise on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott minutes after swearing-in ceremony
President Donald Trump, fresh from taking the oath of office Monday, was praising Texas Gov. Greg Abbott at a gathering of VIPs when he realized the Texan was nearby. Trump had been touting his success with Hispanic voters in the November election,
President Trump praises Texas Governor, discusses border wall on inauguration day | CW39 HOUSTON
Following his inauguration, during a speech to his supporters, President Trump highlighted the Texas border, commending Governor Greg Abbott for his leadership in implementing the border wall. "The number one issue in 2015 and 2016 was the border,
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott addressed by president Trump during inauguration
Abbott sent a letter to President Trump asking him to use his full constitutional authority to address the U.S.-Mexico border.
President Trump address Texas Gov. Abbott, border wall in post-inauguration speech
After President Trump's inauguration in the Capitol Rotunda, he gave another speech in Emancipation Hall where Gov. Abbott was seated.
'Texas seizes enough fentanyl to kill everyone in U.S., Mexico, Canada', governor's office says
In the fight against the fentanyl crisis, Texas law enforcement has seized more than 622 million lethal doses of fentanyl, a ...
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Greg Abbott directs DPS to bolster anti-terrorism efforts after New Orleans attack
The governor is calling for an expansion of in-state anti-terrorism programs and an increase in federal partnerships.
Texas DPS arrests four 'confirmed' members of Tren de Aragua, Gov. Greg Abbott announces
DPS officers confirmed the suspects' Tren de Aragua gang affiliation by searching social media apps on their phones.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott increases readiness level of state operations ahead of winter weather
Governor Greg Abbott has increased Texas' State Operations Center readiness level to Level II, ensuring rapid deployment of ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas A&M president’s job over claim that university broke DEI ban
Abbott's comments came after A&M invited staffers and students to attend a conference that a conservative activist said broke ...
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Texas Intensifies Crackdown on Tren de Aragua with Over 49,900 Criminal Arrests, Governor Abbott Blames Open Border Policy for Ongoing Threats
Texas steps up efforts against the Tren de Aragua gang, with the state's Operation Lone Star leading to numerous immigrant ...
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Gov. Abbott announces increased efforts to combat terrorism in Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has instructed the state Department of Public Safety to increase preemptive and protective efforts to combat radical jihadist terrorism.
Texas college students, faculty unsure how Abbott’s China order will affect research, travel
University of Houston, University of Texas and Texas A&M University systems among those determining next steps after Greg ...