Greg Abbott, Texas and Trump

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.
Texas Gov. Abbott orders flags to full-staff for Trump's inauguration despite national mourning for Carter
AUSTIN – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed that American flags on state property be flown at full-staff to mark President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next week, bypassing the national mourning period for former President Jimmy Carter. The move has sparked both praise and criticism on social media.
Greg Abbott threatens Texas A&M president over alleged DEI law violation: 'Hell, no'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday called out Texas A&M President Mark Welsh over the school allegedly violating state law.
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.
President Trump pledges to expand border wall, praises Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
The speech underscored President Trump's continued focus on immigration, which he called the nation's "number one issue."
Pres. Trump surprised to see Gov. Greg Abbott in crowd
President Donald Trump speaks about the border after his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025. The president was talking about Texas' handling of the border when he realized the governor was in the crowd.
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.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott addressed by president Trump during inauguration
Abbott sent a letter to President Trump asking him to use his full constitutional authority to address the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Gov. Greg Abbott wants to extend Texas’ DEI ban to K-12 schools
As Texas lawmakers wrap up the first week of the 2025 legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott has signaled another public education priority he wants on their list: banning diversity, equity and ...
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott mistakenly sends condolences to Rosalynn Carter, who died last year
(Gray News) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott quickly covered his tracks after mistakenly sending condolences to former first lady Rosalynn Carter regarding the death of her husband, former U.S. President ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott visits Canadian for West Texas wildfire update Tuesday
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott returned to the Panhandle Tuesday in Canadian to offer an update on the devastation from the West ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott orders all flags raised to "full-staff" in Texas for Trump's inauguration
Gov. Greg Abbott announced he has ordered all flags to be raised to full staff at the Texas Capitol and all state buildings on Monday, Jan. 20, the day President-elect Donald Trump is set to be ...
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Greg Abbott mistakenly sends condolences to Jimmy Carter’s dead wife
“Cecilia and I send our prayers and deepest condolences to First Lady Rosalynn Carter and the entire Carter family,” Abbott’s statement ... model for it means to live a life of meaning ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas A&M president’s job over claim that university broke DEI ban
Gov. Greg Abbott threatened Texas A&M University President Mark Welsh III’s job over claims the university broke the state’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The threat came ...