Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has issued a stern warning to the Biden administration, cautioning against any confrontation with law enforcement, the military, or the National Guard at the state's border. Patrick has characterized Texas as being invaded by 'murderers, molesters, terrorists, rapists, and gang members,' asserting the state's right to defend its people and emphasizing 'We have a right to protect our people.' He has also publicly told President Joe Biden 'Don't mess with Texas,' expressing relief that the President did not escalate the situation on a recent Friday and stating, 'We're serious about securing our border.' The Lt. Governor's remarks come amid a tense discussion about the border crisis, with Patrick emphasizing Texas's constitutional right to protect its citizens and the effectiveness of its border security measures.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick breaks down the border crisis numbers and says: "Don't mess with Texas. We're serious about securing our border, and I'm glad the President stood down on Friday and did not confront us. That would be the wrong thing to do." https://t.co/MQ8FpFouWP
⚡ 🇺🇸 Texas Lt. Governor Responds to Question About Possible 'Civil War' When asked whether this situation will "turn into a civil war," Patrick responded: “We believe constitutionally we are right, we have a right to defend our citizens, we have a right to defend this country… https://t.co/tee7Ue7f5l
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on the border crisis: "We know what we're doing in Texas works." https://t.co/A2FpI4g39C
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: "Don't mess with Texas ... I'm glad the president stood on Friday and did not confront us. That would be the wrong thing to do." Maria Bartiromo replies, "is this gonna turn into a civil war?" https://t.co/ZE5zkeaDUG
🍿🇺🇸 Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick told Joe Biden - "Don't mess with Texas!" “Careful, Joe. You're messing with the wrong state…there's a reason they say "Don't mess with Texas!" https://t.co/r12WUPOZCl
#Texas Gov. Dan Patrick: "We are being invaded by murderers, terrorists, and rapists.” #Texit #TexasBorder #TexasNationalGuard #IStandWithTexas https://t.co/bZFGXR5n6n
Texas Lt. Gov Dan Patrick argues that the state is being invaded by “murderers, molesters, terrorists, rapists, and gang members.” “We have a right to protect our people.” https://t.co/xp1kB4mPZJ
Texas Lt. Gov Dan Patrick argues that the state is being invaded by “murderers, molesters, terrorists, rapists, and gang members.” “We have the right to defend our people.” https://t.co/xp1kB4mPZJ
Texas Lt Gov. Dan Patrick: "We are being invaded by murderers, terrorists, and rapists.” https://t.co/j2g06QFRqq
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“The biggest mistake the Biden administration could make would be confronting law enforcement or our military, our National Guard, at our border..." NEW: Texas Lt. Governor Warns Biden Not to Escalate Border Crisis https://t.co/0dBSQCYsOv