Governor Abbott Criticizes President Biden's State of the Union Address

Governor Greg Abbott of Texas recently issued a statement in response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address. In his statement, Governor Abbott criticized the address, calling it a "dog and pony show" aimed at convincing the American people that the Biden Administration is effectively ensuring the safety and security of the nation.

Abbott highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by Texas due to illegal immigration and the influx of dangerous drugs like fentanyl across the southern border. He specifically mentioned Operation Lone Star, a program he initiated to address these issues, stating, "Yesterday marked the three-year anniversary since I launched Operation Lone Star to defend our state—and our nation—from the historic influx of illegal immigration, criminals, and deadly drugs like fentanyl pouring across our southern border."

The Governor also pointed out the one-year anniversary of Texas' "One Pill Kills" public awareness campaign, which aims to educate the public on the dangers of fentanyl that Mexican drug cartels are bringing into communities across the country. Governor Abbott emphasized the impact of the Biden Administration's alleged failure to secure the border, stating, "Texas families—like Stefanie Turner who was in attendance at the State of the Union tonight—are grieving as a direct result of the Biden Administration’s inaction to secure our border and keep dangerous drugs and criminals off our streets."

Abbott concluded his statement by affirming Texas's commitment to safeguarding the country in the absence of decisive action from the federal government, saying, "Until President Biden steps up and does his job as Commander-in-Chief to secure the border, Texas will hold the line and use every tool and strategy to keep our country safe."

The Governor's remarks underscore the ongoing tensions between the state of Texas and the Biden Administration regarding immigration and border security issues.