Donald Trump issues his first presidential veto to stop Congress’ ‘dangerous’ bid to block his border wall
DONALD Trump has issued the first veto of his presidency to block Congress’ measure to block his emergency declaration for a wall on the US border with Mexico.
Twelve Republicans joined Democrats in the Senate to pass the measure, concerned that the president had overstepped his authority. The President, without acknowledging that lobbying, said he had sympathy for those who defied him, adding they did what they had to do.It is being challenged in court as an unconstitutional usurpation of Congress' power of the purse.Democratic Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi said her chamber would vote on March 26 to override the veto.
They praised the president for standing firm on the issue, which resonates strongly with his political base.
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