Texas Gov. Greg Abbott visiting the border with the National Guard in Eagle Pass, Texas. (Raquel Natalicchio/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defended Trump’s decision, writing on X that he had "fully authorized the President to call up 400 members of the Texas National Guard to ensure safety for federal officials."
He added that federal and state leaders must "either fully enforce protection for federal employees or get out of the way and let the Texas Guard do it," while praising the Guard’s "training, skill and expertise."
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy 400 Texas National Guard troops to Illinois and Oregon. (Getty Images)
Legal challenges are continuing in some states, but in Texas, officials say they are ready.
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Abbott’s post has received millions of views within hours and struck a chord with supporters praising his decisive leadership.
As legal battles play out, the governor’s message remains simple: "Ever ready."
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