- How much did Greg Abbott’s border stunt end up costing Americans? Texas lost roughly $477 million per day during the Texas governor's recent border stunt — and for Americans overall, the estimated price is even higher. https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/much-greg-abbotts-border-stunt-end-costing-americans-rcna25184 181 comments politics