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In a move that can only be described as “Criminal Minds: Washington Edition,” Republican lawmakers in the House Oversight Committee have set their sights on the Biden administration’s alleged sale of materials originally intended for President Trump’s border wall. They are demanding records from the Pentagon, desperately hoping to catch the administration red-handed.
Led by Committee chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), the Republicans are on a mission to uncover what they claim to be a “waste and abuse of taxpayer dollars.” They argue that the administration’s decision to sell the already purchased border wall materials is a sacrilege against the conservative principles of frugality. It’s as if they were saying, “How dare you put those resources to use somewhere else, when they could be sitting in a warehouse gathering dust?”
The Biden administration, on the other hand, has defended its actions. President Biden himself, in his inaugural proclamation, called the border wall a “waste of money.” And let’s face it, he’s not alone in that view. The previous administration’s obsession with a physical barrier was met with skepticism from many Americans who had other priorities, such as healthcare, education, and solving the climate crisis.
But the Republicans won’t let facts get in the way of a good investigation. They conveniently ignore the fact that President Biden’s policies focus on addressing the root causes of illegal immigration and creating a fair and humane immigration system. Instead, they prefer to blame him for the surge in illegal border crossings. It’s like blaming a firefighter for starting a fire just because they happen to be at the scene with a hose.
House Republicans Investigate Biden Admin for Selling Off Parts of Trump's Border Wall https://t.co/oTtmPTL74c
— Lee Choui (@LeeChoui) September 15, 2023
It’s also worth mentioning that President Trump’s border wall, which the Republicans are so keen on preserving, only covered about 450 miles of the southern border. To put that in perspective, that’s like trying to cover a whole basketball court with a couple of paper towels. So, maybe instead of investigating the sale of border wall components, the Republicans should focus on finding a better solution—one that doesn’t involve expensive walls and unnecessary drama.
In the meantime, the Biden administration remains committed to its promise of not building “another foot” of the border wall. And as for the Republicans, well, they seem determined to cling onto the past, desperately trying to salvage what’s left of their beloved wall. It’s like they’re holding onto a sinking ship, refusing to let go, even though everyone else has already jumped overboard.
