President Trump Alleges Possible Criminal Conduct in Biden’s Border Wall Sale
President-elect Donald Trump has made headlines once again, this time by filing an amicus brief late Thursday in support of a legal effort led by Texas and Missouri to halt the Biden administration’s sale of border wall materials. Trump alleges possible criminal conduct in this controversial move.
The Biden administration has been auctioning off border wall parts since at least 2023, following the abrupt halt of most border wall construction in 2021. These auctions have been taking place weekly, with the goal of clearing out materials before Christmas, according to Border Patrol agents cited by The Daily Wire.
Trump’s amicus brief argues that selling off these materials at a significant financial loss to the government could be a deliberate attempt to obstruct the pro-wall policy of Congress and the former president. This conduct may constitute a criminal act, such as a conspiracy to defraud the United States, Trump claims.
Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., has introduced legislation to stop the auctions, reflecting the outrage among Republicans who view this move as an effort to impede the Trump administration’s border wall construction. Trump has been working with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to acquire these materials, emphasizing the potential cost of having to rebuild the wall in the future.
Texas has vowed to help the incoming administration build the wall at the southern border once Trump takes office. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham has offered state land to store any wall panels acquired by the new administration, demonstrating a commitment to securing the border and protecting Texans.
As the controversy surrounding the border wall sale continues, officials are making efforts to address the concerns raised by Trump and others who see this move as a hindrance to national security. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
