In this video segment, Governor Greg Abbott of Texas discusses the border crisis, emphasizing the impact of Joe Biden's border policies, the chaos at the southern border, and the challenges faced by Texas in dealing with illegal immigration. He also highlights the economic growth of Texas, including the launch of a unique ETF focused on Texan companies. The conversation touches on various aspects, from taxes to the involvement of Elon Musk in shedding light on the border situation and the Fentanyl crisis.
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1. Customs and Border Protection confirmed more than 11,000 total migrant encounters at the southern border in a 4-hour period.
2. This marked the second time in the week that the border had reached this unprecedented threshold.
3. Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, and Texas Capital President Chief Executive Officer Rob Holmes rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange.
4. Governor Abbott attributed the border crisis to Joe Biden's open-border policies, which eliminated Trump's policies like "Remain in Mexico" and building a border wall.
5. Texas had placed razor wire border barriers to prevent illegal crossings, but President Biden's staff cut those barriers.
6. Texas is the only state in American history to have repelled illegal immigrants.
7. The state of Texas has its own ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) comprising 222 companies, making it the 8th largest economy in the world.
8. Texas experienced a budget surplus of $35 billion while California had a budget deficit of $35 billion.
9. Texas's appeal to businesses includes no income tax and a favorable regulatory environment.
10. Elon Musk expressed frustration with the mainstream media for not covering the border crisis and plans to visit the border to draw attention to the issue.
11. Fentanyl crisis caused by the open border policy resulted in the tragic death of a one-year-old child in New York.
12. The governor emphasized the need for change at the highest level in the United States.
13. The ETF associated with Texas's economic performance has been growing and outperforming other indices since its inception.
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