U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham says fellow Republicans should support President Donald Trump if he declares a national emergency to build a wall along the nation’s southern border.
Speaking to the media Monday in Greenville, Graham said Trump may have to use an emergency declaration to build the wall because he doubts that Congress and the White House will reach an agreement on the issue.
Trump is seeking $5.7 billion for construction of a border wall. Democrats have balked at his request. The dispute triggered a recent partial shutdown of the federal government that lasted for more than a month.
The President’s State of the Union address is scheduled for 9pm this evening. WRHI’s complete coverage including the Democratic response will begin at 8pm.
