Ultimately, Congress failed at providing the aforementioned funds. Instead, the bipartisan bill gave $1.375 for border security measures. Therefore, President Trump signed the legislation to keep government open; he then declared a national emergency and reaffirmed his promise to build the border wall.
Hours after the president’s national emergency declaration, California announced their decision to file a subsequent lawsuit.
How Will President Trump Build the Wall?
The national emergency declaration provides the president with wiggle room as it pertains to border wall funding. Experts and analysts have stated that Trump has the option of using funds from the Department of Defense. However, many individuals on the left are questioning the legality of President Trump’s decision to declare a national emergency. Others have altogether stated that there is no emergency on the border.
Standing by the National Emergency Declaration
Despite the backlash, President Trump is strongly standing by his national emergency declaration. On Sunday, White House senior adviser Stephen Miller announced that Trump will “protect” the declaration. This protection also includes vetoing any resolutions which are drafted to block the national emergency declaration.
