Gov. Greg Abbott Discusses Border Security with VP JD Vance and Trump's Policies

Vice President's Border Visit

• 📌 Vice President JD Vance visited the southern border in Texas, accompanied by Secretary of Defense Pete Heth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
• 🤝 Texas Governor Greg Abbott joined them, showcasing efforts to secure the border, including a previously wired-shut park where President Trump and Abbott had previously been interviewed.
• 📊 New February numbers revealed all-time record lows in illegal crossings, a point celebrated by the Vice President.

Policy Differences and Effectiveness

• 🗣️ Governor Abbott contrasted the current administration's approach with the previous one, stating that the prior administration lied about the border being secure and claimed new laws were needed.
• 🔑 President Trump's stance is highlighted: the need for a new president and the effectiveness of current policies in preventing illegal crossings.
• ✈️ Abbott noted that 99% of those who do cross are returned to their country of origin, demonstrating consequences for illegal entry.

Future Actions and Strategy

• ⚖️ Discussions included the necessity of legal action, involving figures like Pam Bondi.
• 🛡️ The presence of the Secretary of Defense and Director of National Intelligence underscored the military and intelligence components of border security, including finding and arresting known terrorists who have crossed illegally.
• 💡 A key strategy mentioned is sending migrants to sanctuary cities and states, a move praised as effective.