Trump To Declare National Emergency To Fund Border Wall, Sign Spending Bill - McConnell

Trump to Declare National Emergency to Fund Border Wall, Sign Spending Bill - McConnell

US President Donald Trump will sign the bipartisan spending bill being prepared by Congress but will also declare a national emergency to secure funds for his promised border wall, US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Thursday

WASHINGTON (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 15th February, 2019) US President Donald Trump will sign the bipartisan spending bill being prepared by Congress but will also declare a national emergency to secure funds for his promised border wall, US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Thursday.

"I've just had an opportunity to speak with President Trump," McConnell said during remarks on the Senate floor. "I would say to all my colleagues he has indicated he is prepared to sign the bill. He will also be issuing a national emergency declaration at the same time."