Texas Governor Greg Abbott Endorses Donald Trump for 2024 Presidential Race

Abbott's endorsement seen as an admission of his own thwarted presidential ambitions and continued alignment with Trump's political dominance.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott endorsed former President Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential race during an event near the southern border in Edinburg, Texas.
Abbott is the seventh Republican governor to endorse Trump, making Trump the Republican candidate with the most endorsements from GOP officials.
Abbott's endorsement of Trump comes amid speculation that Abbott himself had presidential ambitions.
Abbott's endorsement of Trump is seen as an admission that his own presidential ambitions are for naught.
Abbott's endorsement of Trump also signals his decision to remain aligned with Trump's political tent, despite Trump's continued dominance over the Republican Party.