BREAKING: Texas Governor Greg Abbott is making it clear he’s fed up with New Yorkers fleeing the chaos they helped create — and he’s determined not to let Texas fall into the same trap. Speaking out against the exodus from states like New York, Abbott made it clear that he won’t allow the Lone Star State to become another blue-state disaster.
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Abbott took a jab at the potential election of communist candidate Zohran Mamdani in tomorrow’s New York City mayoral race, joking, “If he wins, I’ll impose a 100% tariff on anyone moving to Texas from New York.” His comment sparked laughter and applause, but the underlying message was serious: Texas doesn’t need the policies that have led to New York’s struggles.
The Governor continued, emphasizing that New Yorkers should take responsibility for fixing their own city rather than exporting their problems to Texas. “New Yorkers need to SAVE their own city — not ruin ours,” Abbott said, noting that Texas is booming under strong conservative leadership, and the state doesn’t need the failed blue-state policies following them south.
Abbott’s remarks reflect growing frustration with the influx of people moving from blue states to more conservative ones like Texas and Florida. While these states are thriving, Abbott warned that if New Yorkers don’t like the state they helped build, it’s time for them to take action and fix it — instead of fleeing to places that are doing well.
“If you can’t stand what you created, fix it. Don’t bring it here,” Abbott stated firmly, sending a clear message to residents of other states: Texas isn’t a dumping ground for policies that have failed in places like New York or California.
With both Texas and Florida thriving under conservative leadership, Abbott’s comments are a bold reminder that states with strong Republican governance are seeing impressive economic growth, while many liberal-leaning states struggle with rising crime, high taxes, and economic decline.
The message to New Yorkers is clear: “Vote red at home, or stay there.” Abbott’s stance reflects the growing divide between conservative and liberal states and underscores the importance of local elections in shaping the future of the nation’s cities and states.[/read]