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Trump Supporters Rally for Stricter Border Control in Texas

The peaceful gathering in Quemado raises concerns over extremism, as tensions between Texas and the federal government escalate.

  • A convoy of Trump supporters, branding themselves as 'God's Army,' rallied in Quemado, Texas, to demand stricter border control and support Governor Greg Abbott's immigration policies.
  • The rally, which attracted hundreds, was peaceful but has raised concerns among extremism experts about the rise of white supremacy and conspiracy theories.
  • Governor Abbott's measures, including deploying the National Guard and erecting razor wire, have escalated tensions between Texas and the federal government over border control.
  • The Supreme Court ruled in favor of federal authority over border control, but Abbott vows to continue his efforts, citing state rights.
  • The situation has highlighted the human toll of border policies, with injuries from razor wire and the tragic drowning of a Mexican woman and her two children near Shelby Park.
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