Texas Gov. Abbott calls National Guard, Space Force proposal a 'power grab'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott strongly opposed a proposal that could shift members of the Air National Guard to roles in the Space Force without the consent of their respective governors.

In a letter to President Biden, Abbott, who has clashed with the commander-in-chief on a number of matters, said the proposal is an "intolerable threat" to the National Guard. 

"That proposal would give the Secretary of the Air Force unilateral authority to transfer Air National Guard units to the Space Force ...