Trump steps in to halt Biden’s border wall “fire sale”

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President-elect Donald Trump submitted an amicus brief to the Southern District Court of Texas to challenge the Biden administration's sale of border wall materials, arguing it's potentially illegal and undermines his administration's border security plans.

The Biden administration has been selling off unused border wall materials through weekly auctions on a government surplus website, drawing criticism from Republicans for being a "cynical attempt" to sabotage the border wall project.

Trump's team claims the sales violate a court's permanent injunction and could cost the nation millions if the materials need to be rebuilt or replaced. They argue these sales raise "grave concerns" about compliance with legal injunctions.

Ken Paxton, the Texas Attorney General, is leading the opposition to the sales, describing them as an "almost criminal act" and accusing the Biden administration of giving away taxpayer-purchased property.

The dispute is likely to intensify, with state leaders like Dawn Buckingham promising to use every tool available to protect the border and secure the state, while the Biden administration argues their actions comply with the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.

President-elect Donald Trump has thrown his hat into the ring to prevent the administration of outgoing President Joe Biden from selling off unused materials from the much-maligned border wall. In a bold move, Trump filed an amicus brief to the Southern District Court of Texas, arguing that these hasty sales are not only potentially illegal but also an effort to undermine his incoming administration's border security plans.

This isn't just about a few leftover pieces of metal; this is a battlefield. Trump is ready to fight.

The Biden administration's "fire sales" of border wall materials began last year and have been ongoing ever since, with pieces being auctioned off for rock-bottom prices through a government surplus website. The auctions, which have been taking place weekly since at least 2023, have drawn fire from Republicans who see them as a cynical attempt to sabotage the border wall project that Trump made a cornerstone of his presidency. (Related: Biden administration's final act: A desperate attempt to sabotage Trump's border wall promise.)

For analysts, this isn't just about Trump trying to save face. It's about the integrity of our national security and the law. Trump's brief argues that the Biden officials' conduct raises "grave concerns" about compliance with the court's permanent injunction in this case. In essence, he's saying, "Hey, you're not just selling off leftovers, you're breaking the law."

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who's been a vocal critic of the Biden administration's handling of the border wall, has been leading the charge against these sales. Paxton described them as an "almost criminal act," and for good reason. The materials that are currently being sold were originally purchased with taxpayer money and are still technically the property of the federal government.

Now, the Biden administration is essentially giving them away, which could cost the nation millions in the long run if Trump's next term includes a mandate to rebuild or expand the wall.

"President Trump has an overwhelming mandate from the American people to build the wall and I will do everything in my power to prevent any acts of sabotage by the outgoing administration," Paxton said in a statement.

Trump: Biden administration's sale of border materials is a criminal act

Trump himself isn't holding back. In an interview with a Fox News host, the president-elect railed against the Biden administration's actions.

"What they're doing is really an act, it's almost a criminal act. They know we're going to use it, and if we don't have it, we're going to have to rebuild it. And it'll cost double what it cost years ago, and that's hundreds of millions of dollars because you're talking about a lot of, a lot of walls," he said, emphasizing his point with a heavy dose of repetition.

The Biden administration, meanwhile, argued that their actions are in line with the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, which required the defense secretary to submit a plan to use, transfer, or donate the remaining border wall materials.

However, Trump's team is disputing this interpretation of the law, arguing that it doesn't give the administration carte blanche to sell off the materials at a discount to private parties.

Trump's brief has already sparked a firestorm of reactions, with supporters praising him for his bold stand and opponents calling it another example of his tendency to overplay his hand.

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, who is also in the thick of this battle, has promised to use every tool at her disposal to secure the border and protect Texans. Her office, along with the state of Missouri, has filed a motion in district court to investigate whether the Biden administration is in breach of the court's permanent injunction.

In a statement to Fox News, Buckingham declared, "I made a promise to use every tool at my disposal from the GLO [Texas General Land Office] to secure our border and protect Texans. That is why I have offered state leaders and President-elect Donald Trump the opportunity to store any wall panels his incoming administration may acquire on state land. I will never give up the fight to secure our porous southern border and protect our sons and daughters from violent, criminal illegal immigrants."

Head over to OpenBorders.news for more stories like this.

Watch the video below where Trump lambasts the Biden admin for auctioning off unused border wall sections.

This video is from the InfoWars channel on Brighteon.com.