Trump Declares National Emergency to Fund Border Wall
- 5 years ago
Trump Declares National Emergency to Fund Border Wall Legislation passed by Congress allotted $1.3 billion for border wall construction and prevented a
second shutdown
of the federal government. The spending bill passed 82-16 in
the Senate but fell $4.4 billion short of
Trump’s demanded $5.7 billion. Trump has invoked his executive
power to sidestep Congress
and reallocate $8 billion for the 234 mile wall. He faces significant opposition
from both political parties, with
Democrats threatening possible legal action. Nancy Pelosi & Chuck Schumer, via ‘CNBC’ Trump’s declaration of a national emergency
sets a dangerous precedent for future presidents. Nancy Pelosi, via ‘The Hill’
second shutdown
of the federal government. The spending bill passed 82-16 in
the Senate but fell $4.4 billion short of
Trump’s demanded $5.7 billion. Trump has invoked his executive
power to sidestep Congress
and reallocate $8 billion for the 234 mile wall. He faces significant opposition
from both political parties, with
Democrats threatening possible legal action. Nancy Pelosi & Chuck Schumer, via ‘CNBC’ Trump’s declaration of a national emergency
sets a dangerous precedent for future presidents. Nancy Pelosi, via ‘The Hill’