Texas Governor Greg Abbott has expressed concerns over Vice President Kamala Harris’s approach to border security, stating that she has failed to respond to multiple invitations to tour the Texas border. Abbott believes that Harris will not work with him to secure the border if she is elected. Texas has already spent over $10 billion on border security efforts and Abbott is concerned about the state’s ability to continue funding these efforts if the current chaos at the border persists.
Abbott’s border security operation, known as “Operation Lone Star,” has led to over 500,000 illegal migrant apprehensions, 46,000 criminal arrests, and the seizure of more than 521,000,000 lethal doses of fentanyl since it began in 2021. The governor has also transported over 119,000 migrants to sanctuary cities, including New York City. Despite these efforts, Abbott believes that Texas cannot sustain the financial burden of continued border security costs. He highlighted that Texas taxpayers have contributed more than $10 billion towards securing the border, due to the lack of action from the Biden-Harris administration.
Vice President Kamala Harris was assigned to tackle the root causes of migration in March 2021, but under her watch, there has been a surge in illegal border crossings. In response to the crisis, the Biden-Harris administration implemented new restrictions on asylum access, leading to a decrease in migrant encounters at the border. However, the administration has allowed 1.3 million migrants to fly directly to the US or enter through a phone app at the border, raising concerns about the effectiveness of their border policies.
Despite making two trips to the border during her vice presidency, Abbott claims that Harris has ignored the invitations to see the border crisis in Texas firsthand. He criticized Harris for not fulfilling her responsibility given by President Biden to address illegal immigration. Abbott believes that electing Donald Trump as president is crucial in shutting down the border and preventing uncontrolled flows of illegal immigration. He emphasized the importance of securing the border to protect the country’s future and the well-being of American citizens.
Abbott expressed frustration over the lack of communication from the Harris campaign when reached for comment on the issue of border security. He highlighted the urgency of the situation, stating that the country’s future is at stake if illegal immigration policies continue unchecked. Abbott warned that four more years of Kamala Harris as vice president would only exacerbate the challenges at the border and undermine the security of the nation. He called on Americans to recognize the severity of the situation and take action to elect leaders who prioritize border security and uphold the rule of law.
In conclusion, Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has raised concerns about Vice President Kamala Harris’s approach to border security and the financial burdens faced by the state in addressing the ongoing crisis. Abbott has called for stronger border security measures, citing the significant resources that Texas has already invested in tackling illegal immigration. He has criticized Harris for failing to respond to invitations to visit the Texas border and accused her of neglecting her responsibilities in addressing the issue. Abbott has urged the American public to consider the implications of continued illegal immigration and emphasized the need to secure the border to safeguard the country’s future.
