Trump, Greg Abbott and Texas

Trump heaps praise on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott minutes after swearing-in ceremony
The new president said he’ll work with Abbott to quickly build the border wall and crack down on illegal immigration.
President Trump surprised to see Texas Gov. Greg Abbott at post-inauguration speech
President Donald Trump was speaking to his supporters about the border after his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025. The president was talking about Texas' handling of the border when he realized Texas Governor Greg Abbott was in the crowd.
Trump, Gov. Abbott share awkward moment at inauguration speech
In a long-winded speech to supporters shortly after being sworn into office, President Donald Trump awkwardly called out Texas Governor Greg Abbott for doing "a great job" —and then seemed genuinely surprised that Abbott was actually in attendance.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags, at half-staff for Jimmy Carter, to full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered flags to be raised to full staff next Monday at the Texas Capitol and all state government office buildings in honor of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. President Joe Biden last month directed flags to be displayed at half-staff for 30 days at the White House and on all public buildings and grounds to honor former President Jimmy Carter,
Pres. Trump addresses Greg Abbott during speech
President Trump was surprised to see Texas Governor Greg Abbott in the crowd while talking about the state's efforts at the border.
Abbott threatens Texas A&M president over DEI controversy
A day before the new legislative session began, Gov. Abbott weighed in on the state’s ban on DEI, alleging that Texas A&M ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas A&M president’s job over claim that university broke DEI ban
Abbott's comments came after A&M invited staffers and students to attend a conference that a conservative activist said broke ...
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Greg Abbott reaches political zenith after bruising election year
After a year in which he helped reshape the Texas Legislature, Gov. Greg Abbott is at the zenith of his political power.
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Abbott appoints Dallas County prosecutor, 2-time judge to criminal district court seat
Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed a Dallas County prosecutor and two-time former judge to fill the vacant seat of one of the county's criminal courts, his office announced Wednesday. Jennifer ...
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Gov. Abbott updates ongoing response to severe winter weather in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was briefed Wednesday morning on the latest in the severe winter weather that will affect a large ...
North Texas braces for up to six inches of snow as Gov. Abbott activates emergency resources
Governor Greg Abbott activated emergency response resources ahead of severe winter weather, his office announced.
Gov. Greg Abbott says cold, below freezing temperatures to impact the state through Friday
Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to hold a media briefing in north Austin on the state’s response to severe winter weather that ...
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Texas winter storm: Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texans to stay home if they can
Greg Abbott updated Texans on plans to respond to ... Abbott said they’re not expecting any hindrance for people traveling on I-35 into Dallas for the Cotton Bowl. Officials said they expect ...
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Texas Legislature returns today: Leadership battles, divisive issues await lawmakers
A staunchly conservative Texas Legislature, poised to approve the agendas set by Republican state leaders, will convene ...