Greg Abbott, NYC and Mamdani
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As NYC elects its next mayor, Governor Greg Abbott said he would "impose a 100 percent tariff" on New Yorkers moving to Texas.
Monday afternoon, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a $10,000 reward for information leading to Dennis' arrest. Abbott said the Texas Department of Public Safety has also added Dennis to its 10 Most Wanted fugitives list.
Abbott's quip—likening potential New York City movers to imported goods—was a nod both to President Donald Trump's tariffs and the anxieties over a possible wave of ex-New Yorkers who don't support Mamdani seeking refuge in Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott announced on social media that as soon as the polls close, he will be putting a % 100% tariff on anyone moving from Texas to New York City.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott posted on social media that he will impose a new tax on any New York City resident who moves to Texas after election day. How that would work remains to be seen.
Gov. Greg Abbott is sounding off on Austin City Council, accusing members of using taxpayer dollars to support political causes-and urging voters to reject a proposed property tax hike.
Preparing to run for a historic fourth term, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has fortified his campaign staff, trained a legion of volunteers and amassed close to $100 million in his war chest, a figure that will grow substantially between now and the November 2026 general election.
He seems to have removed a key roadblock for any other Texas Republican who is thinking about running for president in 2028: Himself.