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Texas Gov. Abbott Accuses Biden of Using Migrants as Political Pawns, Clashes with NYC Mayor Adams

Amid a heated exchange with Mayor Eric Adams, Gov. Greg Abbott defends Texas' migrant busing policy, attributing the border crisis to President Biden's policies.

Former president Donald Trump arrives in Eagle Pass, Texas at Shelby Park on Feb. 29, 2024, where Texas Governor Greg Abbott greeted him.
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Overview

  • Gov. Greg Abbott criticizes President Joe Biden for using migrants as political pawns, attributing the border crisis to Biden's open border policies.
  • Abbott defends Texas' policy of busing migrants to sanctuary cities like New York, stating it's a response to the federal government's actions.
  • New York City Mayor Eric Adams accuses Abbott of using migrants as political pawns and challenges his approach to handling the immigration crisis.
  • Texas has bused over 41,000 migrants to New York City since August 2022, with Abbott vowing to continue until there's a change in presidential administration.
  • Abbott and Adams spar over the handling of migrants, with Abbott highlighting New York's sanctuary city status as exacerbating the situation.