Declaring an emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border. In a statement, White House Press SecretarySarah Sanders confirmedTrump will take executive action to stop a "national security and humanitarian crisis at the border."
The idea? To divert Defense Department funds to build a massive border wall. While Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has signaled support for the declaration, Dems are flaming – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is accusing Trump of plotting an "end run" around Congress. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer called it a “tremendous mistake” and “a gross abuse of power.” The national emergency will probably be challenged in court immediately. People in social media pointed out that president Trump was against declaring national emergencies in the past when there were rumors Obama was going to use it, so Trump tweeted about it.
Do you agree with the president's declaration of national emergency?