National emergency coming? Trump announces border trip amid talk of using authority to build wall

BATTLE FOR WORLD / RT – January 7, 2019: The article highlights that US President Donald Trump says he will address the nation and later go to the border with Mexico – a day after hinting he could declare a national emergency as government shutdown over funding of his border wall enters week three.

Trump tweeted on Monday (January 7) that he intends to address the nation on Tuesday evening about the “humanitarian and national security crisis” on the southern border.

The “crisis” has sparked speculation that the White House might be moving towards declaring a national emergency. If so, this move would allow Trump to bypass Congress and use Pentagon funds to build a barrier along the border with Mexico.

I am pleased to inform you that I will Address the Nation on the Humanitarian and National Security crisis on our Southern Border. Tuesday night at 9:00 P.M. Eastern. ***** — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 7, 2019

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