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New border buoys were placed along the Rio Grande on Monday.
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The Biden Administration previously sued Texas in an attempt to get the buoys removed.
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Governor Greg Abbott posted video of the buoys going into place.
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New border buoys were placed along the Rio Grande on Monday.
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The Biden Administration previously sued Texas in an attempt to get the buoys removed.
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Governor Greg Abbott posted video of the buoys going into place.
Texas added extra buoys to the Rio Grande shortly after President Donald Trump took office.
Video of the massive buoys being erected at the Texas-Mexico border was uploaded by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Shortly after President Trump took office, Texas Governor Greg Abbott shared a video of border buoys being lowered into the Rio Grande. Texas was sued by the Biden Administration to have the border buoys taken down.
In the past, the buoys have been utilized as part of a state initiative to prevent unauthorized immigration into Texas.
The governor posted on social media, “I look forward to continuing to work closely with President Trump to secure the border.” “AMERICA IS BACK!”
Texas, Biden Administration battle over buoys
The backstory
The buoys caused friction between the Biden Administration and Texas.
In 2023, the federal government filed a lawsuit against Texas, arguing that the floating obstacles were illegal under federal law.
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the district court’s first decision in favor of the Biden Administration.
President Donald Trump to sign Day 1 executive orders to secure border
Donald Trump announced his intention to declare a national emergency at the U.S. Southern Border just minutes after taking the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States of America. On his first day as president, he is anticipated to sign at least 100 executive orders, of which this is just one.
Abbott declared in November that the state would extend Eagle Pass’s floating barriers.
Gov. Greg Abbott sends letter to President Trump on border security
Governor Abbott made a letter to President Trump public on Monday.
The letter begs the incoming president to do more on the border and congratulates him on his inauguration.
President Trump surprised to see Texas Gov. Greg Abbott at post-inauguration speech
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump was discussing the border with his supporters following his inauguration. While discussing Texas’ border policy, the president became aware that Texas Governor Greg Abbott was present.
During a speech on Monday, President Trump praised Governor Abbott for his effective management of the border problem.
What they’re saying:
“Despite federal interference, Texas has battled to secure the border. With your assistance, I look forward to resolving this problem,” Governor Abbott wrote.
Trump executive orders on border
President Trump is anticipated to sign about a dozen executive orders tackling illegal immigration into the United States on his first day in office.
Trump pledged to deploy troops to the southern border in his inauguration speech. According to immigration attorneys, the troops will not be permitted to make any arrests.
President Donald J. Trump discusses the executive orders he signed into law on his first day in office to better protect the border between the United States and Mexico.
Homeland Security and the Department of Defense would be instructed by another executive order to complete the installation of portions of the border wall.
Additionally, cartels will be designated as foreign terrorist groups by the president.
The Origin:This article’s information draws from previous FOX reporting as well as the office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
