Abbott deploys ‘elite Texas National Guard’ after Trump calls for reinforcements: ‘Ever ready’

Texas Gov Greg Abbott broadcasted Monday on X that the Lone Star State s elite National Guard units are deploying now after receiving a request to help protect federal property In the brief post Abbott wrote The elite Texas National Guard Ever ready Deploying now The short but commanding message underlines the governor s confidence in the state s ability and willingness to act in defense of the nation Texas officers say the deployment is being coordinated with the White House s plans to reinforce protection in several cities that have seen spikes in protests targeting federal facilities including Chicago and Portland PRITZKER SAYS TRUMP ORDERING MEMBERS OF THE TEXAS NATIONAL GUARD TO ILLINOIS OREGON AND OTHER LOCATIONSPresident Donald Trump called for the additional patronage from cooperating states saying that the troops would protect federal workers and property from escalating threats Democratic governors however are pushing back Illinois Gov J B Pritzker called the move an invasion and Oregon authorities are seeking to block deployments through court orders It started with federal agents It will soon include deploying federalized members of the Illinois National Guard against our wishes and it will now involve sending in another state s military troops Pritzker declared CHICAGO ANTI-ICE PROTESTERS BLOCK VEHICLES GET HIT WITH TEAR GAS AND PEPPER BALLSTexas Gov Greg Abbott defended Trump s decision writing on X that he had fully authorized the President to call up members of the Texas National Guard to ensure safety for federal bureaucrats He added that federal and state leaders must either fully enforce protection for federal employees or get out of the way and let the Texas Guard do it while praising the Guard s training skill and expertise Legal challenges are continuing in particular states but in Texas agents say they are ready Abbott s post has received millions of views within hours and struck a chord with supporters praising his decisive leadership As legal battles play out the governor s message remains simple Ever ready