Texas Gov. Greg Abbott warns China's growing influence is 'quite alarming'

A prominent GOP governor is warning against an emerging threat as China cozies up to U.S. neighboring countries south of the border.

During an interview on "Mornings with Maria" Friday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott discussed Latin American countries becoming increasingly dependent on China and the lasting impact it could have on his state as well as the U.S

"China is really coming in and changing the attitudes now of Central and South American countries," Abbott said, suggesting that the U.S. adversary's influence over the "entire region around the southern part...