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Abbott Slams Pritzker as 'Joke' Over National Guard Troop Deployment Opposition

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott mocked Illinois Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker as a 'joke' for opposing his deployment of Texas National Guard troops to provide security over immigration issues.

Abbott Slams Pritzker as 'Joke' Over National Guard Troop Deployment Opposition
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Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott mocked Illinois Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, calling him a 'joke' for opposing his deployment of Texas National Guard troops to provide security over immigration enforcement, which was seen as an attempt to circumvent federal authority. Pritzker had vetoed the bill authorizing the deployment, citing concerns about state and local control. Abbott's comments suggest a sharp disagreement between the two governors on how to address border security issues. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between Republican-controlled states and Democratic-led ones over immigration policy.

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