WASHINGTON — President Trump proved just how far he’ll go to protect what has become the symbol of his presidency and the political base conservative talking heads have convinced him he must protect at all costs: a southern border wall. Causing 800,000 federal workers, many tasked with securing the very southern border Trump claims is
WASHINGTON — President Trump proved just how far he’ll go to protect what has become the symbol of his presidency and the political base conservative talking heads have convinced him he must protect at all costs: a southern border wall.
Causing 800,000 federal workers, many tasked with securing the very southern border Trump claims is in crisis, to miss paychecks is not a bridge too far.
Nor is halting the work of food inspectors, drug and medical device reviewers, federal election commissioners, national park employees, federal financial industry watchdogs and more.
Neither is mulling a national security declaration to allocate Defense Department funds for the wall, which would violate the spirit and possibly the letter of constitutional executive authority limits, and almost ensure a protracted legal battle.
