Abbott deploys Texas National Guard troops
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New San Antonio Mayor tells Trump to uphold oath to Constitution amid Texas troop deploymentSan Antonio Mayor-elect Gina Ortiz Jones joins The Weekend to discuss Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s decision to deploy Texas National Guard troops amid protests. She also talks about her priorities as Mayor of the country’s seventh-largest city.
As protests continue in the U.S. over immigration enforcement raids, Abbott says he will deploy the state's National Guard as needed.
Political observers said the deep-pocketed Texas Republicans aren't likely to give up on SA after Saturday's defeat.
Gov. Greg Abbott laid out a sweeping agenda this session and it passed with little resistance, showing how his political hardball tactics paid off.