Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke at the New York Republican Party’s annual gala, where he criticized New York City Mayor Eric Adams for his handling of the migrant crisis. Abbott vowed to continue bussing illegal immigrants to sanctuary cities until a new president is elected, blaming the Biden administration for the influx of migrants. He explained that he initially planned to bus migrants to Washington, D.C., to draw attention to the chaos at the border, but later decided to send them to New York City in response to Adams’ criticism.
Abbott accused the Biden administration of creating chaos and dangerous situations at the border, pointing to record-breaking illegal border crossings and the apprehension of individuals on the terrorist watch list. He criticized Biden’s claim that he needs Congress to address the issue of illegal immigration, accusing him of aiding and abetting illegal entry into the U.S. Abbott praised former President Donald Trump’s actions to curb illegal immigration, which were undone by the current administration.
Abbott’s decision to bus migrants to New York City was a response to Adams’ criticism and the city’s refusal to back off their claims. He emphasized the need for a new president to secure the border and blamed Biden for the broken border policy in Texas. Abbott, alongside other prominent Republicans, including House GOP Chair Rep. Elise Stefanik and RNC Chair Michael Whatley, took aim at the Biden administration’s handling of the migrant crisis. They vowed to focus on securing the border in upcoming elections.
Prior to Abbott’s visit to New York City, Mayor Adams offered him a complimentary stay at a migrant shelter as a response to Abbott’s actions in bussing illegal immigrants to the city. Adams criticized Abbott for displacing problems to local municipalities and emphasized the city’s ability to manage the crisis without families sleeping on the streets. Abbott dismissed Adams’ offer, calling it a gimmick, and highlighted the significant cost of housing migrants in the city. New York City’s government projects spending $10.6 billion on migrants by summer 2025.
Abbott concluded his remarks by reiterating the need for a new president to address the border crisis, and he criticized the Biden administration for its policy decisions that have led to chaos and dangerous situations in Texas. He called out Biden’s claim that he needs Congress to act, accusing the president of aiding and abetting illegal entry into the U.S. Abbott also praised the actions taken by former President Trump to curb illegal immigration and vowed to focus on securing the border in upcoming elections. The ongoing debate between Abbott and Adams highlights the challenges and complexities of the migrant crisis in the United States.
