Gov. Abbott Rallies Behind Trump's Decision to Deploy Texas National Guard to Illinois, Oregon

Gov. Abbott rallies behind Trump's decision to deploy Texas National Guard to Illinois, Oregon

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he authorizes President Donald Trump to deploy 400 members of the Texas National Guard to Illinois, Oregon and other states to "ensure safety for federal officials." Abbott’s post is a response to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's social media post about the President's decision. He called on Abbott to withdraw support for the decision and refuse coordination. "There is no reason a President should send m…

Greg Abbott authorizes Trump to deploy Texas National Guard to other …

After Illinois’ governor condemned the planned deployments as “Trump’s invasion” and urged Abbott to resist, the Texas governor said he fully authorized them.

Trump seeks Texas National Guard deployments to Illinois, Oregon, other locations, Illinois Gov. says