Federal Agency Investigating Biden’s Order to Stop Border Wall Construction

Federal Agency Investigating Biden’s Order to Stop Border Wall Construction
President Joe Biden delivers remarks in Washington, on March 15, 2021. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters
Jack Phillips
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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) confirmed reports it is investigating President Joe Biden’s move in January to freeze construction of the border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Former President Donald Trump, who made border wall construction a key 2016 campaign promise, started building the wall amid legal battles and fights with Congress. On his first day in office, Biden used his executive authority to stop building the wall even after Congress approved $1.4 billion for the measure as part of a $900 billion stimulus package bill to offset losses incurred by the COVID-19 pandemic in December.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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