President-elect Donald Trump slams Biden administration’s sale of border wall materials as “almost a criminal act,” sparking controversy and legal action.
If he finds that it is a criminal act, will Trump seek to imprison Biden? It would only be fair.
At a Glance
- Trump criticizes Biden administration for selling border wall materials at discounted rates
- He claims the sales will cost taxpayers hundreds of millions to repurchase materials
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit leads to court order halting further sales
- Trump accuses buyers of intending to resell materials at inflated prices
- The controversy highlights ongoing debates over border security and fiscal responsibility
Trump’s Scathing Criticism
In a recent press conference at Mar-a-Lago, President-elect Donald Trump unleashed a blistering critique of the Biden administration’s decision to auction off unused border wall materials. Trump didn’t mince words, labeling the move as “almost a criminal act” and urging President Biden to halt the sales immediately.
Trump’s concerns centered on the financial implications for American taxpayers, suggesting that the auctions would result in hundreds of millions of dollars in additional costs to repurchase the materials. He emphasized the importance of these components for future border wall construction, warning of significantly higher expenses if they need to be rebuilt from scratch.
The former president didn’t stop at criticizing the sales themselves. He leveled serious accusations against those purchasing the materials, suggesting nefarious intentions. Trump claimed that buyers were planning to resell the components at vastly inflated prices, potentially doubling the original cost.
“You know what they were doing. They were calling us up and saying: ‘We’ll sell it back to you at 200 cents.’ In other words, double what we paid for it,” Donald Trump said.
That’s just…insane.
The controversy surrounding the border wall material sales didn’t remain confined to political rhetoric. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton took decisive action, filing a lawsuit that resulted in a court order stopping further sales of the materials. This legal intervention was praised by Trump, who saw it as a necessary step to protect valuable resources and taxpayer interests.
“Fortunately, we had a very smart judge that stopped it cold,” Donald Trump added.
The court’s decision to halt the sales underscores the complex legal and political landscape surrounding border security issues. It also highlights the ongoing tensions between state and federal authorities when it comes to border management and resource allocation.
It’s only a matter of days now before we find out just how much material is left for Trump to use to restart wall construction.
