Congressman Chip Roy of Texas has voiced his support for Governor Greg Abbott and other governors who are backing efforts to secure the U.S.-Mexico border. Speaking on the issue, Congressman Roy emphasized the urgency of the situation and the need for immediate action. He praised Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida for his proactive approach, including sending National Guard troops and providing support to Texas. Congressman Roy also acknowledged the assistance of other governors, such as Governor Stitt, in addressing the border crisis.
However, Congressman Roy made it clear that the Republican Party should not be making deals with the Biden administration on border security. He concurred with former President Donald Trump's stance that no deals should be made and called on House Republicans and Senate Republicans to stand up for the border security issue. Congressman Roy urged House Republicans to initiate a funding fight and not to support the funding of entities like the United Nations, which he claimed indirectly funded groups like Hamas, as well as the Department of Homeland Security led by Alejandro Mayorkas, which is currently suing Texas.
Expressing his frustration, Congressman Roy emphasized that the issue at hand was not just political theater or government shutdowns but rather addressing an executive branch that is ignoring the law and acting tyrannically. He cited the power of the purse that the founders granted to Congress to hold the executive branch accountable. Congressman Roy called for a funding fight to force change and urged constituents to contact their Republican members of Congress to question why they are funding entities that undermine border security and infringe on freedoms.
When questioned about former Speaker Kevin McCarthy's criticism of the House Freedom Caucus, Congressman Roy declined to engage in the dispute directly but highlighted the accomplishments of the caucus in the previous year. He emphasized their efforts to pass key legislation related to border security, debt reduction, defense spending, and restoring regular order in Congress. Congressman Roy did express disagreement with the motion to vacate made by some members of the Freedom Caucus in September.
Regarding the Republican National Committee's move to potentially make Donald Trump the presumptive nominee, Congressman Roy expressed his support for the electoral process and disagreed with the idea of coronating a candidate. He mentioned that President Trump's victory in 2016 was a challenge to the establishment, calling for a different direction for the Republican Party. Congressman Roy suggested that if Trump believes he deserves the nomination, he should go through the electoral process and earn it based on the votes.
In conclusion, Congressman Chip Roy of Texas emphasized the urgency of securing the U.S.-Mexico border and called for action by House and Senate Republicans. He raised concerns about funding entities that undermine border security and infringe on American freedoms. Additionally, Congressman Roy discussed the achievements of the House Freedom Caucus and expressed support for the electoral process in selecting the Republican Party's nominee.
