"Republican Governors Rally Behind Texas in Border Clash with Biden Administration"

Texas Governor Greg Abbott stated that Texas is prepared in the "unlikely event" that President Biden federalizes the National Guard amid the standoff over the southern border, emphasizing the state's commitment to continue building barriers. Abbott criticized Biden for not enforcing immigration laws and cited the constitutional authority of states to defend themselves against invasion. Republican governors in several states have backed Abbott in his standoff against the federal government, with Abbott expressing disappointment if the states who pledged support ended up not sending National Guard members to Texas.