It Begins… Texas Border Battle🚨Texas Vs Biden Admin over MigrantCrisis / Federalizing National Guard

Summary

Tensions are rising between Texas and the Biden administration over border security. Texas is defying federal orders to remove razor wire at the border, with support from 25 GOP governors. The White House is considering federalizing the Texas National Guard, which could lead to a confrontation between state and federal authorities. Congressman Fallon warns this would be a mistake, blaming Biden for the border crisis. He and Trump say proposed Senate compromises lack substance. Fallon insists Republicans want solutions, not political issues, while Democrats accuse the GOP of exploiting the crisis for political gain.

Takeaways

• 😡 Tensions are rising between Texas and the Biden administration over border security.
• 😡 Texas is defying federal orders to remove razor wire from the border.
• 🤝 25 Republican states are backing Texas' border actions.
• 😡 The White House is considering federalizing the Texas National Guard.
• 😡 This could lead to a direct clash between federal and state forces.
• 😡 Trump says Senate border discussions will collapse without stricter policies.
• 👮 Republicans want to reinstate Trump-era border policies like 'Remain in Mexico'.
• 🤐 Democrats accuse Republicans of exploiting the border crisis for political gain.
• 😡 The crisis has led to nearly 9 million illegal border crossings under Biden.
• 😕 A confrontation seems likely this weekend as the standoff continues.

Q & A

What action is the White House considering regarding the Texas National Guard?

The White House is considering federalizing the Texas National Guard, which would put them under federal control rather than state control.

What has Texas been doing at the border that defies federal orders?

Texas has been installing razor wire at the border and blocking federal agents from accessing parts of the border in Shelby County to remove the razor wire, defying federal orders.

How many other states have pledged support to Texas in its border actions?

25 other states have signed a letter pledging support to Texas in its actions to install razor wire and secure the border.

What past precedent is mentioned regarding federalizing National Guard troops?

The last time any National Guard troops were federalized was during the Eisenhower Administration and the Little Rock Nine integration crisis.

What Trump-era immigration policy does the Congressman say would reduce illegal border crossings?

The Congressman says reinstating the Remain in Mexico policy that requires asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their claims are processed would reduce illegal crossings by 70%.

What concrete solutions does the Congressman propose to resolve the crisis?

The Congressman proposes reinstating Remain in Mexico, building additional barriers at the border, and implementing expedited removal of those crossing illegally.

How does the Congressman respond to claims Republicans just want a political issue?

The Congressman denies this claim entirely, saying Republicans urgently want the crisis resolved and that Democrats are the ones pandering to their base.

What happened after a Supreme Court order to remove the razor wire?

After the Supreme Court order allowing federal agents to start removing the razor wire, Texas instead started installing more razor wire.

When did the current border crisis begin according to the Congressman?

The Congressman says the current border crisis exploded in February 2021.

What does the Congressman predict will happen this weekend at the border?

The Congressman predicts there will likely be some kind of resolution reached or confrontation between state and federal authorities over the razor wire.