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Greg Abbott authorizes Trump to deploy Texas National Guard to other states

The governor posted a photo Monday showing guardsmen depoying but did not mention a destination. Trump called for troops to deploy to Illinois and Oregon, where a judge temporarily blocked their arrival.

Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a press conference in Houston on Oct. 1, 2025.

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