How the US military could build Trump’s border wall 6 SHARES Share it! The declaration means Trump would be able to sidestep Congress to access federal funds from elsewhere to help pay for construction of a border wall. With the Pentagon by far the biggest source of cash, here is a look at how the US military could help build Trump’s wall. The National Emergencies Act allows the president to declare a national emergency, provided that there is a specific reason for it. Legal challengesThe national emergency declaration is sure to be challenged in the courts and by Democratic lawmakers.

Source: Manila Bulletin February 16, 2019 10:19 UTC