In the intricate dance of state and federal powers, the United States finds itself at a constitutional crossroads. As the chorus of dissent grows louder, with 26 states and a majority in the House of Representatives standing against both the Supreme Court and the President, the nation tiptoes into what some are calling a constitutional crisis.
In the heart of this maelstrom is Texas, a state that has become a focal point of resistance. A senior Border Patrol official recently affirmed their unwavering support for Texas, stating that they have “no plans” to dismantle the razor wire along the southern border. The solidarity between Border Patrol, Texas DPS, and TMD remains resolute, with the official emphasizing that their posture remains unchanged.
Fox News reports that the Border Patrol Union echoes this sentiment, with rank-and-file agents expressing appreciation for Texas’s efforts to defend its borders amidst the challenges unleashed by the Biden administration.
Amidst this tense backdrop, the wheels of change are turning, quite literally. A trucker convoy, set to involve a staggering 700,000 trucks, is en route to the U.S.-Mexico border. This convoy aims to shine a spotlight on what its organizers deem as lax enforcement by the Biden administration, asserting that it violates Article IV, Section IV of the U.S. Constitution, which charges the federal government with protecting Americans from invasions.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott remains steadfast in his commitment to defending the state. In an interview, he revealed that ten other states have sent their National Guard to the Texas border, with more expected to follow suit. Governor Abbott even declared preparedness for a conflict with federal authorities if necessary. The Governor of Oklahoma has also pledged support by sending the state’s National Guard to assist in border protection.
As the drama unfolds, the Department of Homeland Security has issued a Friday deadline for Texas to allow access to Shelby Park. The stakes are high, and the constitutional clash between state sovereignty and federal authority is palpable. The nation watches as Texas stands its ground, shaping the narrative of a defining moment in the ongoing struggle for balance and power within the United States.
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I stand with Governor Abbott. The House will do everything in its power to back him up.
The next step: holding Secretary Mayorkas accountable. https://t.co/XkO5jvBuJl
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) January 25, 2024
JUST IN: Senior Border Patrol official says they stand tall with Texas and have "no plans" to take down razor wire from the southern border.
America stands with Texas.
According to Fox News, a Border Patrol official told them that their relationship with Texas "remains… pic.twitter.com/qsi66nikSq
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) January 26, 2024
Official response from Texas Governor Joe Biden and federal authorities. NO – TEXAS WILL NOT OBEY! pic.twitter.com/4irdmPv1ec
— S p r i n t e r (@Sprinter99800) January 26, 2024
The People Of Texas Are Standing Up 🇺🇸
These are NOT Feds
No matching outfits
No covering their faces— Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) January 26, 2024
Today's footage from Eagle Pass. Sources on the ground report an increase in barbed wire and Texan troops. pic.twitter.com/xSdgETIT1K
— S p r i n t e r (@Sprinter99800) January 26, 2024
🇺🇸 National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby Unmasked Live on Fox News
-Do we even have a southern border?
– What do we have?
– Southern border! Do we have it?
– Yes, ma'am, there is.
– Why then does everyone run back and forth there every… pic.twitter.com/9u76Cb8wz9— S p r i n t e r (@Sprinter99800) January 26, 2024
THE TRUCKERS CONVOY WILL BRING NATIONAL ATTENTION TO THE BORDER and will prove that the people saying there is no problem at the border are liars.
Trucker Convoy Headed To U.S.-Mexico Border Highlighting Biden’s Lax Enforcement
“The Biden Administration and the federal… pic.twitter.com/kAi2w9O7rJ
— BelannF (@BelannF) January 25, 2024
BREAKING REPORT: ⚠️ Texas Gov. Greg Abbott responds, TEXAS WILL NOT comply..
DEVELOPING.. https://t.co/pxAjgTbtvv pic.twitter.com/4PqRtzi1eM
— Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) January 26, 2024
I went to our southern border. It’s wide open. The drug cartels are in control. Here’s what we saw.
Joe Biden’s America is broken. pic.twitter.com/IwZ62CUMF7
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) January 25, 2024
In an interview from India, Gov. Greg Abbott says ten other states have sent national guard to the Texas border, and others will follow. Abbott says he is “prepared” for a conflict with federal authorities. pic.twitter.com/F58MLoOsAZ
— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) January 26, 2024
The Governor of Oklahoma has declared that he will send his State's National Guard to Texas to help the Guard there protect the border. Report here https://t.co/jUlxSC4np7 pic.twitter.com/8GBkBOq9M2
— m o d e r n i t y (@ModernityNews) January 26, 2024