"If White House and Congress fail to reach a deal then President @realDonaldTrump must act through emergency powers to build wall/barrier," Graham tweeted, adding that he was hopeful Trump and Congress could work together to reach a deal.
Graham contended that declaring a national emergency wouldn't be much different from how previous administrations have used troops at the border.
"Presidents Bush, Obama, and Trump have all sent troops to help secure the border in the past," he tweeted. "What's the difference between troops securing the border and troops constructing barriers to secure the border?"
Lindsey, here is the difference. Bush, Obama, and Trump sending troops does not require the appropriation of new funds, or the reprogramming of funds. Building a wall requires at least one of the following actions with HAS to be CONSTITUIONAL APPROVED by Congress. Only Congress can appropriate, and Congress must approve the reprogramming of funds once they have been appropriated. Trump will lose this fight 9-0 in the Supreme Court if he attempts to circumvent Congress.
Graham contended that declaring a national emergency wouldn't be much different from how previous administrations have used troops at the border.
"Presidents Bush, Obama, and Trump have all sent troops to help secure the border in the past," he tweeted. "What's the difference between troops securing the border and troops constructing barriers to secure the border?"
Lindsey, here is the difference. Bush, Obama, and Trump sending troops does not require the appropriation of new funds, or the reprogramming of funds. Building a wall requires at least one of the following actions with HAS to be CONSTITUIONAL APPROVED by Congress. Only Congress can appropriate, and Congress must approve the reprogramming of funds once they have been appropriated. Trump will lose this fight 9-0 in the Supreme Court if he attempts to circumvent Congress.
