Republican governors from various states are banding with the State of Texas in its constitutional battle with the Biden administration over the right to defend its borders.
By Wednesday night, the governors of at least four states had taken to social media to show solidarity with the Lone Star State, and others are now joining.
The rally behind Texas comes amid a standoff with the Biden administration over the state’s razor wire barriers, which Gov. Abbott argues not only protect the border but also dissuade illegal aliens from making a dangerous river crossing over the Rio Grande.
We’ll keep this running list updated as more governors announce they’re coming to Texas’ aid.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum
As the Biden administration fails miserably to secure the southern border, Americans and our communities are paying the price. @GregAbbott_TX deserves our thanks for taking action to stop illegal crossings and disrupt drug and human trafficking.
North Dakota stands with Texas. https://t.co/LPsr8dHllF
— Gov. Doug Burgum (@GovDougBurgum) January 25, 2024
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen
Nebraska stands with Texas. @GovAbbott pic.twitter.com/5wrWs1NF7c
— Governor Jim Pillen (@TeamPillen) January 25, 2024
The failure to secure our border has created a massive flow of illegal drugs, national security and terrorism risks, and a humanitarian crisis. I was proud to order Nebraska State Troopers and National Guard to the border last year, and Nebraska is proud to stand with Texas now. https://t.co/uALSOhdIup
— Governor Jim Pillen (@TeamPillen) January 25, 2024
Idaho Gov. Brad Little
Idaho stands with Texas. pic.twitter.com/xPEnrVkmSW
— Brad Little (@GovernorLittle) January 25, 2024
Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox
The border is a disaster that continues to spiral out of control, both in terms of people and deadly fentanyl traffic. This is not a partisan issue. This is a national security issue. This is a common sense issue. This is an American issue.
Utah thanks Texas and Gov. Abbott for… https://t.co/sAuQL37qn5
— Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox (@GovCox) January 25, 2024
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry
Louisiana stands with Texas.
Enough is enough. pic.twitter.com/MqC5x3RlOt— GovJeffLandry (@LAGovJeffLandry) January 25, 2024
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee
The federal government’s failure to secure our nation’s southern border is jeopardizing the safety of all Americans. Tennessee has always stood with Texas, and we always will.
— Gov. Bill Lee (@GovBillLee) January 25, 2024
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte
Governor @GregAbbott_TX is doing what @POTUS won’t.
By refusing to act, President Biden is inviting cartels, illegal drugs, and human trafficking into the United States.
We must secure the southern border. https://t.co/K1tAy6pE4e
— Governor Greg Gianforte (@GovGianforte) January 24, 2024
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice
We have a terrible crisis at the Southern Border.
The Biden Administration has turned every state into a border state. We must stop the flow of fentanyl, human trafficking, and criminal activity and secure our border.
We support @GregAbbott_TX and the State of Texas. https://t.co/rnFEu3rQQm
— Jim Justice (@JimJusticeWV) January 25, 2024
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey
Texas and the states have stepped up time and time again. The White House? Purposely absent. I have had enough.
Texas, you can count on Alabama to have your back. https://t.co/vtOidjhvRo
— Kay Ivey (@kayiveyforgov) January 25, 2024
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp
Enough is enough. Our southern border is in crisis thanks to the Biden administration’s refusal to do their job.@GregAbbott_TX and the state of Texas have our full support. https://t.co/dmJKMsviTV
— Brian Kemp (@BrianKempGA) January 25, 2024
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin
Virginia stands with Texas. @GregAbbott_TX is doing the job Joe Biden and his border czar refuse to do to secure our border.
The Biden administration has turned every state into a border state. We must stop the flow of fentanyl, save lives, and secure our southern border. https://t.co/XaPu2RqJBP
— Glenn Youngkin (@GlennYoungkin) January 25, 2024
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
If the Constitution really made states powerless to defend themselves against an invasion, it wouldn’t have been ratified in the first place and Texas would have never joined the union when it did.
TX is upholding the law while Biden is flouting it.
FL will keep assisting… https://t.co/qOJY2zT1hG
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) January 24, 2024
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem
.@GregAbbott_TX is exactly right to invoke Texas’ constitutional authority to defend itself.
The Biden Administration has created a national security crisis and put Americans in danger. Their failure is an unconstitutional dereliction of duty.
South Dakota has been proud to… https://t.co/s4NMyvyu3Y
— Kristi Noem (@KristiNoem) January 24, 2024
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt
Oklahoma stands with Texas. https://t.co/67VzVEfEv1
— Governor Kevin Stitt (@GovStitt) January 24, 2024
Gov. DeSantis also gave a great explanation for why the Constitution allows Texas to assert authority on the matter since the federal government is derelict in its duty.
Can the federal government defy the law and force a state to allow a foreign invasion. James Madison didn’t think so… pic.twitter.com/XwpSCEcAGh
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) January 25, 2024
Meanwhile, congressional Democrats are calling on Joe Biden to seize control of Texas’ National Guard, arguing Gov. Abbott’s defiance of a SCOTUS decision allowing Biden Border Patrol agents to destroy razor wire barriers was creating “chaos at the border.”
Read Gov. Abbott’s powerful letter to the Biden administration assuming control of border enforcement in accordance with the US Constitution.
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