Tano Tijerina was elected as a Democrat to lead Webb County, which includes Laredo. It is among many border counties that Trump won in November.

Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina said the decision was driven by border security and Democrats’ views on transgender children in sports.

At the same time, the Texas Democratic Party condemned the move, calling it a betrayal. Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement: "For nearly a decade, Judge T

Longtime Democrat, Texas Judge Tano Tijerina joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss his decision to leave the Democratic party.