A prominent advocate for Texas independence has made the case that the ongoing migrant crisis, along with reports of increased aggression towards law enforcement by some migrants, highlights the necessity for the Lone Star State to secede from the Union.
Daniel Miller, president of the Texas Nationalist Movement, recently expressed to Newsweek his belief in the need for Texan independence, also known as Texit. This claim follows the release of a memo from the Texas Department of Public Safety (TDPS) to border control guards, which highlighted the increasing aggression of migrants towards law enforcement as they attempt to bypass border barriers and enter the United States.
In recent months, the issue of illegal migration into Texas has caused tensions between federal and state authorities. A video showing migrants forcefully crossing a razor-wire fence and bypassing National Guard troops to enter the U.S. in El Paso, Texas, gained significant attention on social media. As a result, Governor Greg Abbott responded by deploying an additional 700 troops to the border as reinforcements.
In response to the TDPS’s warning about certain migrants becoming more aggressive, Miller expressed his thoughts to Newsweek. He stated, “These migrants are aware that they will not face any federal consequences for their actions, as long as they continue to receive support and enablement from the Biden administration.”
Mexico and the Federal Government are actively promoting this aggression, leaving Texas with no choice but to take a stand. In light of this, it might be time for Texas to officially withdraw from the union.
The White House press office was contacted by Newsweek at 12:40 p.m. ET on Saturday for comment. If the White House decides to comment, this article will be updated accordingly.
In January, the Supreme Court made a ruling allowing federal agents to take down the razor wire that had been placed along the Texas-Mexico border as per Abbott’s orders. This decision elicited a strong reaction from the governor, who argued that Texas was facing an “invasion” and asserted its constitutional right to safeguard and safeguard itself.
In February, a border and foreign aid bill worth $118 billion, which was negotiated in the Senate, collapsed when it became evident that it would not pass the House of Representatives, which is under Republican control.
The proposed legislation aimed to strengthen the criteria for asylum seekers and enhance border security. However, Republican critics raised concerns that it did not sufficiently address the issue of illegal migration.
According to a recent survey conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies exclusively for Newsweek, it was found that 23 percent of eligible voters in Texas would vote for the state to become an “independent country” in a hypothetical independence referendum. On the other hand, 67 percent of respondents expressed their preference for Texas to remain “a state within the United States.” This survey, which gathered the opinions of 814 participants between February 1 and 3, provides valuable insights into the sentiments of Texas voters regarding the topic of independence.
According to the survey, a significant portion of Texans (44%) expressed a higher inclination towards supporting independence, attributing it to the ongoing migrant crisis on the southern border. In contrast, 35% of respondents claimed that the crisis had no impact on their stance regarding secession from the U.S., while 16% stated that it made them less likely to support independence.
