Governor Gordon Working to Provide Support to Defend Southern Border

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has announced that Wyoming has been working to offer support to the Governors of Arizona and Texas in their efforts to secure the United States-Mexico border. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details.

In collaboration with the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security, Governor Gordon has been in active negotiations to deploy assets to assist states in addressing the border crisis. Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey have publicly requested assistance from the nation’s governors in dealing with the issue.

In a media release from the Governor’s Office, Gordon said law-enforcement issues at the border and uncontrolled illegal immigration threaten every part of our nation, including Wyoming, and it is absolutely essential that our nation’s borders are secure. Governor Gordon added that it is clear that the Biden Administration is not addressing the problem with the level of seriousness it requires and Wyoming is ready and willing to provide support to address this critical issue.

Governor Gordon noted that the state has already offered aerial assets valued up to $250,000. After further discussion, it was determined that these particular assets may not precisely match the needs of the requested border mission. The Governor is continuing to explore ways the state can provide the assistance requested.