Decades of poor democratic policies when it comes to the border have caused a crisis that has left many border states in grave danger. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has spoken out about the state’s need for help in securing its border. Now Twenty-four Republican governors have been answering his call for help.
“The federal government’s response handling the expiration of Title 42 has represented a complete failure of the Biden Administration,” the 24 governors expressed in a joint statement. They referred to the end of the public health authority, Title 42, which expired on May 11.
I thank my fellow Governors for their support as Texas responds to Biden's border crisis.
Idaho & Florida have answered our call.
Look forward to other Governors joining our effort to provide the security Biden has failed to deliver for Americans.https://t.co/SDY7x8utaP
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) May 17, 2023
During the Covid 19 pandemic, Title 42 allowed for the quick expulsion of foreign nationals who’d entered the U.S. illegally. Now, according to border officials, an estimated 150,000 foreign nationals from all over the world are waiting in Mexico to illegally enter the U.S. due to the end of Title 42.
Since Joe Biden has taken office more than 7 million people have been apprehended, or reported evading capture, by law enforcement since.
The left-wing Biden administration recently sent 1,500 military personnel to the border and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security sent several thousand federal employees to help Border Patrol agents expedite the processing of foreign nationals. However, it wasn’t to block their entry, administration officials explained.
In @JoeBiden's America, every state is a border state.
So I'm happy to hear that 24 Republican Governors have agreed to help defend Texas's border.
If I were in @9thFloorAZ, Arizona would be leading this fight.
We can't afford to sit on the sidelines. https://t.co/TAZG7yKtxm
— Kari Lake (@KariLake) May 18, 2023
Groups of tens of thousands of foreign nationals arrived in the Rio Grande Valley and in other areas of Texas in the last few days, completely overwhelming Border Patrol agents. Abbott has already sent more than 10,000 Texas National Guard troops to the border due to border communities declaring emergencies.
“While the federal government has abdicated its duties, Republican governors stand ready to protect the U.S.-Mexico border and keep families safe,” the group of 24 governors continued in their joint statement.
“Texas Governor Greg Abbott has exemplified leadership at a critical time, leading the way with Operation Lone Star, and deploying the Texas Tactical Border Force to prevent illegal crossings and keep the border secure,” they explained. “We support the efforts to secure the border led by Governor Abbott.”
24 Republican Governors Offer to Help Texas Defend Its Southern Border via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/AKRpyH8dNz
— The Gateway Pundit (@gatewaypundit) May 18, 2023
The governors pledging support include those of Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, New Hampshire, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming. This is in addition to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is deploying troops and resources to the Texas border in the next 24 hours.
