Trump wasted little time in declaring a national emergency on the southern border, and the Pentagon is already lawfully using existing appropriated funds to carry out border security operations using the military. Banks’ bill would specifically authorize funding for that purpose.
“For four years, Joe Biden allowed terrorists, drug traffickers, and violent criminals to invade our country and infiltrate our communities” Banks told Breitbart News in an exclusive statement. “My bill gives President Trump critical funding for the military to help secure our border and deport millions of illegal immigrants. This is a matter of national security and Congress must help the President get the job done.”