Pentagon Diverts $3.6B In Military Funds For Border Barrier Projects

The transcript discusses the diversion of $6 billion in military construction funding for border projects, as stated in a letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee. This decision affects over 120 military projects, with half outside the US. Political figures like Chuck Schumer criticize the move, calling it a disservice to service members. President Trump declared a national emergency to allocate funds for a border wall, bypassing Congress, which has led to legal challenges.

What is the purpose of the $6 billion diversion in military construction funding?

• To improve healthcare facilities for veterans

• To support barrier construction projects on the southern border

• To fund educational programs

• To build new military bases

How many military construction projects are being put on hold due to the funding diversion?

• 50

• 300

• 120

• 200

What is the estimated proportion of affected projects that will be outside the US?

• Half

• One-third

• All

• Two-thirds

Who criticized the funding diversion as a 'slap in the face' to service members?

• President Donald Trump

• CNN officials

• Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer

• Secretary of Defense Mark Esper

What legal consequence did the national emergency declaration trigger?

• Immediate approval by Congress

• Several legal challenges

• An increase in military funding

• Support from all political parties