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.
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."
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.
Trump praises Abbott at inauguration, promises to militarize border and build wall
"He was a very popular governor and now he's an unbeatable governor because of [his] border policies," Trump said of Abbott in remarks with his supporters after his formal inauguration speech. Abbott was among the crowd of supporters and Trump spent several minutes speaking directly to him during his remarks,
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 ...
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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 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 resources to address winter weather hazards and protect residents across the ...
'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 ...
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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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.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott unveils new border security strategy
Greg Abbott unveiled a new border security ... Texas Association Against Sexual Assault CEO Rose Luna, Texas Department of Public Safety Director Freeman Martin, Adjutant General of ...
Gov. Greg Abbott says cold, below freezing temperatures to impact the state through Friday
Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to hold a media briefing in north Austin on the state's response to severe winter weather that ...
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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 ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott directs DPS to bolster anti-terrorism efforts after New Orleans attack
Gov. Greg Abbott outlined several directives to Texas’ Department of Public Safety on Tuesday that would boost efforts to ...
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Operation Lone Star stirs controversy in Eagle Pass over militarized park
In a bid to deter migrants from crossing into the United States, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has declared a state of emergency ...