As advertised….
Donald Trump veto’s the bill approved by both Houses of Congress to disapprove Trump’s declaration of a border wall emergency that would have him steal money from programs and agencies that Congress had already directed funds for…
The Senate does not have the votes to overide the Trump veto….
So the next steps will be up to the courts and the House Democrats who will try to put maneuver Trump’s efforts thru other budget wants…
…from AP….
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump issued the first veto of his presidency on Friday, overruling Congress to protect his emergency declaration for border wall funding.
Flanked by law enforcement officials as well as the parents of children killed by people in the country illegally, Trump maintained that he is not through fighting for his signature campaign promise, which stands largely unfulfilled 18 months before voters decide whether to grant him another term.
“Congress has the freedom to pass this resolution,” Trump said, “and I have the duty to veto it.”….