Greg Abbott’s anti-woke tirade mocked after he shares spoof Garth Brooks story

Texas governor duped by satirical article about country star being booed by patriots' at made-up city in Abbott's own state

Governor Greg Abbott of Texas drew online ridicule after sharing a fake article about country singer Garth Brooks being booed off the stage in a purported display of patriotism.

On Sunday, the Republican politico responded to an article about Brooks being driven off the stage by booing patriots" condemning his prior messages of tolerance and inclusiveness at the 123rd annual Texas Country Jamboree in the city of Hambriston.