Here’s some background. According to the Daily Montanan:
Gov. Greg Gianforte said Montana would continue to send resources — referring to National Guard troops — to the southern border at an event in Texas alongside 14 other Republican governors.
Gianforte said Montana “stands with Texas in this fight” during his visit. “Montana has had our soldiers here on the southern border for most of last year,” Gianforte said of the National Guard troops deployed. “And Governor Abbott, we’re committed to stand with you and continue to provide resources so that we can protect the citizens of the United States and our country.”
“Our states are being invaded by the people crossing illegally,” said Gianforte, who did not offer more specifics at the event. “Our Constitution gives the states the right to self defense. That’s what Governor Abbott’s doing, and that’s why we’re here standing with him today. Biden is doing the exact opposite.”
Following the news article, Darrell Ehrlick of the Daily Montana penned an excellent editorial, berating governor for supporting Texas’ insurrection.