In a recent event near the U.S.-Mexico border, Donald Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican nomination for the 2024 election, secured an endorsement from Texas Governor Greg Abbott. This endorsement is an indication of Trump’s plans to crack down on immigration if he is reelected as President.
During the event, Trump and Abbott visited Texas National Guard soldiers, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers, and other service members stationed near the border. Abbott emphasized the dangers posed by Biden’s border policies and credited Trump with reducing border crossings during his presidency.
Expressing gratitude for Abbott’s endorsement, Trump assured that under his leadership, border security would be a top priority. Since Biden took office, the U.S. has experienced a surge of illegal border crossings, with over 5 million arrests made by U.S. border agents.
Trump has vowed to address both illegal and legal immigration if elected, including a plan to reinstate his “remain in Mexico” program for non-Mexican asylum-seekers. This program was terminated by Biden, who has faced challenges with the increased levels of illegal border crossings.
Abbott, who has implemented his own border security initiative, Operation Lone Star, has become a prominent Republican figure on border issues, further highlighting the divide between Texas and the Biden administration.
The endorsement event highlights the focus on border security in the upcoming election, setting the stage for a contentious debate on immigration issues.
