Missouri Governor Mike Parson is set to announce his commitment to fulfill his promise of providing additional assistance to Texas in securing the border with Mexico.
On Thursday, February 15, Gov. Parson had planned to hold a news briefing. However, he decided to postpone his announcement due to the shooting incident at the Chiefs Super Bowl parade and rally in Kansas City the day before.
The briefing has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 4:45 p.m. outside Parson’s office at the State Capitol.
Parson will outline the deployment of resources and personnel to support Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star mission.
Missouri National Guard Adjutant General Levon Cumpton, Department of Public Safety Director Sandy Karsten, and Missouri State Highway Patrol Colonel Eric Olson are set to join the governor for the announcement.
Earlier this month, Governor Parson, along with 13 other Republican governors, made a trip to the southern border to demonstrate their support for Governor Abbott and witness the situation firsthand.
Parson emphasized the need for securing the border with Mexico during his visit, stating that the Missouri National Guard will provide additional assistance in Texas.
Missouri National Guard troops are currently stationed in Texas, according to his statement.
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