Greg Abbott, Texas and Trump

Trump expands on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s border policies
Only minutes after being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, President Donald Trump praised Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s border security policies and promised Texas would have support from Washington now that he was in office.
Greg Abbott seeks $11 billion in federal reimbursements for border security
In a letter to U.S. congressional leaders, the governor blamed previous border security policy for leaving Texas “defenseless,” forcing state officials to spend billions.
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."
President Trump praises Gov. Abbott, pledges stronger U.S.-Mexico border efforts
During his inaugural address on January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump pledged to strengthen U.S.-Mexico border efforts by sending troops and enhancing infrastructure.
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,
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.
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Trump praises Abbott at inauguration, promises to militarize border and build wall
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will declare a national emergency, send troops to the southern border, deport ...
Gov. Greg Abbott asks federal government for $11B to cover Operation Lone Star. Here's why.
The Republican governor blamed the just-ended presidency of Democrat Joe Biden for the state having to step up to secure its border with Mexico.
Gov. Abbott asks federal government for $11 billion border security reimbursement
The governor said that Texas incurred costs for border walls, military support and transportation that should have been covered by the U.S.
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 ...
Texas Gov. Abbott orders flags to full-staff for Trump's inauguration despite national mourning for Carter
AUSTIN – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed that American flags on state property be flown at full-staff to mark ...
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Gov. Abbott attends Donald Trump's presidential inauguration
All eyes were on Monday's presidential inauguration speech as Donald Trump became the 47th President of the United States of America.
Who's up and who's down: Where Texas politicians stand with Donald Trump as he takes office
From Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick to Chip Roy and Dan Crenshaw, an inside look at how Texas politicians relate to President ...
Border officials praise, activists decry Trump's immigration crackdown
Fuentes, a resident of Eagle Pass who went from advocate of the river to immigration advocate after his kayaking business in ...