Gov. Abbott tells protesters to 'f— around and find out.'

We expect better of him, writes the Editorial Board.

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Greg Abbott tells protesters to 'f— around and find out.' Grow up. | Editorial

The Texas governor's actions and X posts are middle-school-level trash talk, the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board writes. Our country needs adult leadership.

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