Trump Extends National Emergency Declaration For U.S.-Mexico Border

The transcript discusses the US President's declaration of a national emergency in 2019 to fund a border wall, bypassing Congress. The emergency was extended to address humanitarian issues and illegal activities at the southern border. The Pentagon plans to redirect $3.8 billion for the wall, despite legal challenges and opposition from Democratic lawmakers. Courts, including the Supreme Court, have allowed the fund diversion. The President aims to build over 500 miles of fencing, with 119 miles completed so far.

What was the primary reason for the President's national emergency declaration in February 2019?

• To increase military spending

• To address climate change

• To build a border wall

• To improve healthcare

How much additional funding did the Pentagon plan to divert for the border wall?

• $4.5 billion

• $3.8 billion

• $1.5 billion

• $2.5 billion

Which court allowed the diversion of funds for the border wall during legal proceedings?

• The International Court of Justice

• The US Court of Appeals

• The US District Court

• The US Supreme Court

What was the response of Democratic lawmakers to the national emergency declaration?

• They proposed an alternative plan

• They tried to block it through legislation

• They ignored it

• They supported it

How many miles of fencing had been constructed by the time of the report?

• 50 miles

• 119 miles

• 200 miles

• 500 miles