At the order of Texas Governor Abbott, the Texas National Guard lined up with loaded guns and ammunition, sitting on the US-Mexico border, with a barbed wire fence behind them. This is not a simple "police-citizen interaction", but a real confrontation between the states of the United States and the federal **.
Biden**, in the face of these 25 Republican governors and their National Guard, still dare to let the Federal Border Patrol dismantle the barbed wire? It is estimated that Biden really does not have the guts. What was originally a small-scale confrontation between Texas and the federal ** has now become an all-out contest between multiple states and the federal**.
All of this stems from the separation of powers and the political structure of the United States. The National Guard of each state is under the command of the governor of the state only and has no right to move. It's like a huge "power puzzle", and each state has its own "little abacus", sometimes even contrary to the intentions of the Federation.
The "Game of Thrones" under the separation of powers in the United States
The separation of powers in the United States is a basic political principle established at the beginning of its founding, that is, the separation of powers among the executive, legislative, and judicial powers, with checks and balances on each other. To a certain extent, this ensures the stability of the company and the diversity of decision-making. Over time, however, this separation evolved into a "power game". The states do not fully obey the decisions of the federal ** in many matters, but tend to defend their own interests.
The "iron fist" of Texas Governor Abbott
Governor Abbott is clearly a hardliner. Not only did he quickly mobilize the Texas National Guard, but he also publicly professed his support for the Texas decision. He clearly understands that under the structure of the separation of powers, the power of Texas is enormous. As long as other states don't stand up against it, he can exercise his power almost unfettered.
Biden's dilemma
Biden has a thorny problem. He is the oldest in the history of the United States, and he faced a series of internal and external troubles at the beginning of his coming to power. Now with the addition of this one, it can really be described as "the house leak happened to rain overnight". He certainly doesn't want tensions with the states, but he can't ignore border security either. To make matters worse, due to the principle of separation of powers, he has little right to directly intervene in the affairs of the states.
The struggle between the Republicans and the Democrats
Republicans and Democrats have always been wrestling in American politics. This move by Texas has undoubtedly added a lot of points to the Republican Party. And Biden **, as a representative of the Democratic Party, is in an awkward position. It is necessary to maintain border security without provoking the states too much, and to face many challenges at home and abroad.
The "barbed wire war" on the U.S.-Mexico border is not just a material battle
This "barbed wire war" seems to be a material struggle, but its essence is a contest of power, interests and values. The confrontation between Texas and Biden reflects the deep-seated contradictions in the American political system. The outcome of this confrontation will have a direct impact on the future political direction and international image of the United States.
The "power game" brought about by the separation of powers in the United States has made the states sometimes a stumbling block for the federal government to implement policies. This "barbed wire war" on the U.S.-Mexico border may be a microcosm of this system's shortcomings.