Trump, Texas Gov and 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."
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 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 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 surprised to see Texas Gov. Greg Abbott at post-inauguration speech
President Donald Trump was speaking to his supporters about the border after his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025. The president was talking about Texas' handling of the border when he realized Texas Governor Greg Abbott was in the crowd.
'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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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 ...
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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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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 winter storm: Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texans to stay home if they can
Greg Abbott updated ... Chief Nim Kidd, Texas Department of Transportation Deputy Executive Director Brian Barth, the CEO of ERCOT, Texas’ power grid operator, Pablo Vargas, Public Utility ...
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 ...
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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.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defies federal government, orders flags to fly at full staff for Trump inauguration
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott flouted federal orders Monday and announced that flags in the Lone Star State will be flown at full-staff for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next ...
Bill would create new Homeland Security division in Texas Department of Public Safety
A new bill filed in the Texas Senate would create a new Homeland Security division within the Texas Department of Public ...