Texas Governor Greg Abbott, being seen in a wheelchair at Trump's Inauguration ceremony has sparked a sudden interest in his life. Here's what we know.

Less than 24 hours after President-elect Donald Trump said he wanted to rename the Gulf of Mexico, Texas Governor Greg Abbott threw out a suggestion. While Trump recommended renaming it to the "Gulf of America," Abbott proposed changing it to the "Gulf of Texas."

The new president said he’ll work with Abbott to quickly build the border wall and crack down on illegal immigration.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said on social media that if the Gulf of Mexico is renamed, it should be called the "Gulf of Texas."

Abbott’s appearance will come just a week after he joined other Republican governors around the nation at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort.

President Donald Trump speaks about the border after his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025. The president was talking about Texas' handling of the border when he realized the governor was in the crowd.

President Donald Trump was speaking to his supporters about the border after his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025. The president was talking about Texas' handling of the border when he realized Texas Governor Greg Abbott was in the crowd.