Additional Coverage:
- Incoming border czar Homan to join Texas Gov. Abbott at key border point, serve meals to troops (foxnews.com)
Incoming Border Official Visits Texas
Tom Homan, the incoming “border czar,” joined Texas Governor Greg Abbott at a key border area. Homan praised Abbott’s efforts to secure the border, citing an 86% drop in illegal immigration in the state.
Cooperation with Incoming Administration
Homan and Abbott served meals to troops stationed at the border. Homan said the Trump administration and Abbott’s team will work together to “finish the job” of securing the border.
Governor Abbott’s Border Security Measures
Abbott has taken various measures to enhance border security, including deploying troops, installing buoy barriers in the Rio Grande, and bussing migrants to other cities.
Incoming Administration’s Plans
Homan stated that the Trump administration is already planning to “lock down” Texas and implement stricter border policies. He praised Abbott for using Trump’s policies and achieving success.
Opposition from Democratic Officials
Democratic officials have pledged to resist the Trump administration’s deportation plan. Homan warned them against interfering with ICE’s operations, saying there are felony consequences for harboring illegal immigrants.