The border wall between the United States and Mexico has been a hot topic ever since Donald Trump began as a mere presidential candidate. Now that Trump is the President and has been in office for two years, talk of the potential wall has not died down in any way. In fact, it’s an even hotter topic as we recently experienced the longest government shutdown to date due to debates over the wall. Most recently, Trump has plans to declare a state of emergency in an attempt to receive desired funds for wall construction from Congress.
BBC has written a succinct article describing possible reasons why Trump would take the route of declaring a national emergency. Possibilities are explained such as Trump being able to access funds approved for other uses and skip typical political procedures. “How emergency powers could be used to build Trump's wall” by BBC is an excellent way to get an idea of what this situation means and in what ways if any, it could truly benefit Trump’s effort to secure funds towards his wall. This article is a great read for those looking for a summarized explanation as to what is going on regarding this debate and what potential outcomes lie ahead.
