Greg Abbott is expected to endorse Donald Trump on Sunday, during an anticipated visit from the former president to the border city of McAllen, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN. The endorsement would be a major boon to the Trump campaign, especially given the Texas Republican governor has long been close with Florida Gov. The trip is being dubbed as an official state visit, a source said, and Trump and Abbott will appear together while discussing future plans for curbing illegal immigration. Trump has escalated his sharp immigration rhetoric in recent weeks. Meanwhile, Texas has been locked in a hard-fought legal battle with the Biden administration over its efforts to curtain illegal immigration.

Source: CNN November 16, 2023 01:24 UTC