Trump Border Speech: Former president, Texas Gov. Abbott on immigration - FULL NEWS CONFERENCE

Summary

Former President Trump visited the Texas-Mexico border and praised Governor Abbott's efforts to secure the border through measures like building border walls and deploying the National Guard. Trump criticized President Biden's border policies, stating they have allowed criminals to illegally enter the US and commit crimes. Trump and Abbott also discussed the need to enforce existing immigration laws. Abbott said Texas will continue busing migrants to sanctuary cities until Biden secures the border. Trump and Abbott were joined by Texas law enforcement officials and National Guard leadership who highlighted their border security operations.

Takeaways

• 😡 Trump harshly criticizes Biden's border policies, calling it an "invasion" allowing criminals and problems into the US
• 👮‍♂️ Trump praises Texas' strong border security efforts under Governor Abbott
• 😠 Trump slams California and Arizona's governors for not securing their borders
• ⚠️ Trump warns of dangers of criminals, diseases, and problems entering US through unsecured borders
• 🔒 Trump touts his past border security policies like the border wall and Remain in Mexico
• 👍 Trump commends Texas National Guard's efforts to secure the border under General Seltzer
• 😤 Trump recounts tragic stories of Americans victimized by criminal illegal immigrants
• 🤝 Trump thanks Governor Abbott, General Seltzer, and Brandon Judd for their border security work
• 🚧 Trump contrasts his and Abbott's border visit with Biden's "obligatory" visit
• 🌎 Trump briefly discusses foreign policy issues with Venezuela, Iran, etc.

Q & A

What policies did President Trump put in place to secure the border?

President Trump put in place four key policies - ending Catch and Release, implementing the Title 42 policy, introducing the Remain in Mexico policy, and building the border wall.

What is the Title 42 policy?

The Title 42 policy allowed border officials to immediately expel migrants entering illegally during the COVID-19 pandemic on public health grounds.

How many miles of border wall did President Trump build?

President Trump built 571 miles of border wall, much more than he had originally promised.

What agreement did President Trump make with Mexico regarding border security?

President Trump got Mexico to agree to deploy 28,000 soldiers to help secure the U.S. southern border.

What is President Biden accused of doing regarding border security?

President Biden is accused of eliminating the effective border security policies put in place by President Trump through executive orders.

What action has Texas taken in response to the border crisis?

Texas has invoked its constitutional authority to declare an 'invasion' in order to defend itself from border-related crimes.

What border security measures has Texas implemented?

Texas has built its own border wall, deployed buoys in the Rio Grande river to deter illegal crossings, deployed the National Guard, and launched a new military base to house Guard troops.

How many National Guard troops has Texas deployed?

Texas has deployed thousands of National Guard troops along its 1,254 mile border with Mexico.

What does Texas plan to do with detained migrants?

Texas plans to continue busing detained migrants to sanctuary cities across the United States.

What message did Governor Abbott deliver to President Biden regarding border security?

Governor Abbott handed President Biden a document outlining three strategies he could implement to secure the border using existing federal laws.