Texas’ Abbott rips vetting of National Guard: ‘This is the most offensive thing I’ve ever heard’ – By David Aaro (FOX News) / January 19 2021
Approximately 25,000 National Guard troops have been sent to the nation’s capital
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday said he finds it “offensive” that the FBI is vetting National Guard members, including those from his own state, ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday.
“This is the most offensive thing I’ve ever heard,” Abbott, a Republican, wrote on Twitter. “No one should ever question the loyalty or professionalism of the Texas National Guard.”
This is the most offensive thing I've ever heard.
No one should ever question the loyalty or professionalism of the Texas National Guard. @TexasGuard
I authorized more than 1,000 to go to DC.
I'll never do it again if they are disrespected like this.https://t.co/STZDMz7PGm
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) January 19, 2021
The deadly riot at the Capitol earlier this month caused officials in the city to take drastic measures to ensure the inauguration is secure.
