Then why did Trump ask for funding for his wall, if he can do it without the authorization and funding he sought - and wasn’t given? Unfortunately, he is not taking your advice, but is following Ryan instead
Because he is taking what is called a preventive measure with the wall. It is not the highest priority item. It is also not the only thing you can do for border security because of new breakthroughs in technology. You obviously do not understand the needs of the defense department which are very serious right now. We have serious daily operational deficits and long term investment needs for new weapons systems and technology which cannot wait. I am involved in our defense community and know these things intimately. The POTUS had a very tough decision to make and if he had the political leeway to veto this bill he would have but unfortunately he did not have it. Obama’s did great damage to our Armed Services and they are higher priority than a wall at this time.