You have to look at the statement from a PR point of view. He wouldn't want to alarm local citizens by calling upon Abbott to send additional resources, because then it raises concerns about the safety/protection that locals expect. Also, you don't want to give an indication to criminals that the locality is overwhelmed and a good target for crime.
Everywhere it's under-staffed unless the officers want to leave their shithole cities and come to the border. I know.
What he need then would be to ask for resources instead of saying no.
You have to look at the statement from a PR point of view. He wouldn't want to alarm local citizens by calling upon Abbott to send additional resources, because then it raises concerns about the safety/protection that locals expect. Also, you don't want to give an indication to criminals that the locality is overwhelmed and a good target for crime.
I sure hope that's why he said that! It looks to me he just prioritize illegals over citizens by refusing.