Milwaukee, Wisconsin – In a charged address to the Republican National Convention, Texas Governor Greg Abbott pulled no punches as he championed border security and decried the Biden administration’s immigration policies. Speaking before a fervent crowd, Abbott’s words resonated with the conservative base, emphasizing the urgency of securing America’s borders.
Abbott began by thanking the audience, his Texas drawl echoing through the convention hall. “Thank y’all very much,” he repeated, emphasizing the urgency of his message. “As governor of the largest border state, the great State of Texas, I can tell you, America needs a president who will secure our border. America needs Donald J. Trump.”
The governor invoked Trump’s legacy, highlighting the former president’s commitment to eliminating illegal immigration. “Under President Trump,” Abbott declared, “we had the lowest illegal border crossings in about four decades.” He contrasted this with President Biden’s actions, accusing him of dereliction of duty. “On his first day in office,” Abbott charged, “Biden gutted President Trump’s policies, and the result has been catastrophic.”
Abbott didn’t mince words when discussing the impact of Biden’s policies. “Under Joe Biden,” he asserted, “illegal immigration has skyrocketed.” The numbers were staggering: “Around 11 million immigrants have crossed our border illegally. That’s more than the entire population of Michigan. Is twice the population of Wisconsin.” The governor painted a grim picture, accusing Biden of welcoming criminals into the country.
Among the victims Abbott highlighted was twelve-year-old Jocelyn from Houston, Texas. “Raped and murdered by two illegal immigrants,” he said, his voice hardening. “She’s one of thousands whose lives have been destroyed by Joe Biden’s open border policies.”
Abbott then turned to his own actions as governor. “I deployed thousands of National Guard soldiers,” he recounted, “to build hundreds of miles of razor wire barriers.” The crowd erupted in applause. “When Joe Biden ordered to cut that razor wire,” Abbott continued, “I ordered the National Guard to triple the razor wire on the border.” His resolve was unwavering.
The governor’s tone shifted as he described reclaiming Texas border property. “When Biden took 50 acres of Texas land,” Abbott declared, “to illegally process up to 5,000 illegal immigrants a day, I directed the Texas National Guard to take back our land and wire it shut.” The crowd cheered, recognizing the defiance in his words.
Abbott’s speech took an unexpected turn when he revealed his unconventional strategy. “When Joe Biden and Kamala Harris refused to even come to Texas,” he said, “I took the border to them.” The audience leaned in, intrigued. “I began busing illegal immigrants to Washington DC,” Abbott announced, “and we have continued busing migrants to sanctuary cities across the entire country.” His message was clear: until the border was secure, the buses would keep rolling.
Ending on a hopeful note, Abbott looked ahead. “On November the fifth, Joe Biden will be fired, and Donald Trump will once again become the president of the United States of America.” The crowd erupted in cheers. “He will enforce immigration laws, fight the Mexican drug cartels, and arrest criminal illegal immigrants.”
In closing, Abbott’s voice thundered: “It is time to restore order at the border. It is time to rid our streets of crime and chaos. It is time to secure our nation by returning Donald Trump as President of the United States of America.” The applause was deafening as he stepped away from the podium, leaving no doubt that his message had hit home.
God bless, Governor Abbott.