Cruz backs, Veasey opposes Abbott’s National Guard deployment amid protest concerns

Name: Cruz backs, Veasey opposes Abbott’s National Guard deployment amid protest concerns
Uploaded: 2025-06-13T18:20:00-0500
Duration: 2 min 14 s
Description: Gov. Greg Abbott’s deployment of the Texas National Guard has drawn mixed reactions. Sen. Ted Cruz supported the move, citing the need for order, while Congressman Marc Veasey opposed it, calling it unnecessary in North Texas. Both agreed that violent protesters should be prosecuted, but disagreed on the need for a military presence.

Gov. Greg Abbott’s deployment of the Texas National Guard has drawn mixed reactions. Sen. Ted Cruz supported the move, citing the need for order, while Congressman Marc Veasey opposed it, calling it unnecessary in North Texas. Both agreed that violent protesters should be prosecuted, but disagreed on the need for a military presence.