In Texas, the fervor of patriotism was palpable as “God’s Army,” a convoy making its way to the southern border, rallied in Dripping Springs with a promise to “take our country back.” Former Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin spurred the crowd on, stating, “The eyes of the world are on Texas right now,” as reported by The New York Post. In a turnout that overran original expectations, over a thousand individuals gathered, flag-draped and resolute, to hear Palin denounce the federal government for what she characterized as sanctioning an invasion.