Fox News says Abbott’s Texas border wall is a chain-link fence
DEL RIO, Texas -- Fox News is giving an inside look at Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's promised U.S.-Mexico border wall, which is actually a chain-link fence.
In a tweet on Tuesday, a Fox News correspondent shared photos of it and wrote: "We were given access to the beginning construction of Gov. Abbott's promised Texas border barrier. The first 1.5 mile stretch is here in Del Rio, yards from the Rio Grande. No trespass signs will be added. Migrants will be arrested on state charges if they cross."
I asked what a chain link fence is going to stop? Texas DPS tells me the idea is to cut the feds out of the equation. No trespass signs allow them to arrest on local charges. Instead of calling Border Patrol, they will take migrants to jail for violating Texas law. @FoxNews
— Bill Melugin (@BillFOXLA) July 20, 2021
In the photos, the wall shown is simply a chain link fence with barbed wire on top.
The correspondent, who said he asked what a chain link fence would stop, got this answer: "Texas DPS tells me the idea is to cut the feds out of the equation. No trespass signs allow them to arrest on local charges. Instead of calling Border Patrol, they will take migrants to jail for violating Texas law."
El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar responded with her own tweet: "Unless this chain link fence is built exactly along the U.S.-Mexico boundary - it is highly likely that it stands feet, yards or even miles away from the border. If that's the case, then migrants arriving at the fence are already on American soil and have the right to request asylum."
Unless this chain link fence is built exactly along the US-Mexico boundary, it is highly likely that it stands feet, yards or even miles away from the border. If that’s the case then migrants arriving at the fence are already on American soil and have the right to request asylum. https://t.co/kO5CQbEgjx
— Veronica Escobar (@vgescobar) July 20, 2021
Chain link fence? Just look at the South side of Bowie High School.
Jail? Then what?
Then your taxes pay for the housing/meals/transportation. But there’s a problem with Delanders…….his taxes are measly compared to what he gets handed out.
We all know you (Alberto) don’t pay any taxes.
I paid $812 on 64K of total income for 2020. That’s 1.2% tax rate and still too high. I’ll find a way to pay less for 2021.
Wouldn’t it just be simpler to enact sweeping immigration reform? Nothing Abbott is doing will work and since states have no say so over immigration matters, all his moves are legally questionable. Under the current plans, we have hundreds crossing every day and we don’t know who or what they are.
What reform? What do you expect when Joe invites them here first week in office.
The only statement made to migrants coming out of the White House was: “Don’t come. We will enforce our current immigration laws”. That is still the position of the administration. You’re going to have to start keeping up. Another thing that might help you in your dealings with reality would be to stop watching FOX News.
Fox is not news. It is just a clown show with entertainment for Republicans hungry for Far Rightwing lies and conspiracies.
Instead of watching fake news CNN or MSNBC you would know the truth. The fact is Biden and his DHS Secretary Mayo invited them here.
Source not Fox News. ” According to CBP illegal border crossings explode by 674% in a year: Biden’s migrant crisis worsens with 180,000 crossing in May and this year on track to be highest since 2006. July 2, 2021.
Hey Abbot!! I got some chain link fencing that I can sell you. 1500 dollars a foot!! Come and get it before I change my mind!!
Good laugh nitwit. The only thing you sell is your mother or sisters.
Its easy to tell when the trumpite traitors realize they’ve lost the argument.😁
What argument nitwit? You’ve lost all of them. Fake news Charlie Dumbo.
Dude. Your posts are childish. Come back here after you turn 21!
Looks like I hit BINMP’s racist bone. What a Bonehead!
The only racist here is you Alberto.
Quie
Quiet, DOPEY!!!
See you just proved YOU lost the argument.
Not only have they lost the arguement, they have lost the Presidency, Senate, and House. Lost their minds somewhere along the way, too. Look at their Loser idiot of Ex President living in Cloud Nine.
How’s that slim 50/50 majority treating you leftists? Both the House and Senate will flip red in 2022 whether you like it or not. So what did you win? Nada!
Biden won’t make 2 years. Bye Bye!
Don’t worry I don’t think you’ll see the day when he’s gone.
Of course I will. Less than two years from now.
Dopey guarantees he’ll be around two years from now. Don’t bet the farm on it.
Dopey!
Nitwit!
Hey Abbot!!!!!!! Costello is yelling for you! Chain link SALE is going on at Home Depot. Don’t miss it or your “wall” won’t get finished!😂😂😂😂😂😂
You will be paying for it.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂!!!
The first time a strong wind whips around on the border, the “wall” will fly away all the way to Dopey’s shack house. Don’t forget to pick up the “wall” and return it to Abbot when it lands in your backyard.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂!