Biden Administration Auctions Border Wall Materials Amidst Policy Debate
Shared By Peter Boykin – American Political Commentator / Citizen Journalist
Biden Administration Auctions Border Wall Materials Amidst Policy Debate
Biden Administration Auctions Border Wall Materials Amidst Policy Debate
The current administration has been involved in a discreet auction of border wall components through the GovPlanet online platform. The items up for auction include steel materials initially intended for the construction of 30-foot-tall border wall panels. To date, the auctions have generated approximately $2 million in revenue.
A significant point of contention arises from the fact that these materials were originally acquired under the previous administration, during which around $300 million in taxpayer funds were allocated towards their procurement. This expenditure has become a focal point for Republican criticism, who assert that the current administration has essentially abandoned these resources.
A notable uptick in these auctions occurred subsequent to a defense package passing through the Democrat-led Senate. This package included a Republican-sponsored bill referred to as the “Finish It Act.” If enacted, this bill would mandate the utilization of these border wall materials for the construction of additional border wall segments. Republicans have voiced concerns that the current administration’s actions might be an attempt to divest from these materials prior to the bill potentially becoming law.
The broader context involves the ongoing border crisis, with illegal border crossings reaching notable levels since the commencement of the current administration. According to data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the fiscal year 2023 alone has witnessed nearly 2 million southwest land border encounters.
[Source: NY Post]
