More than 120 U.S. military construction projects to be hurt by Trump's border wall funding

Reuters ^ | September 3, 2019 | Idrees Ali

[mdittmar]

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - More than 120 U.S. military construction projects will be adversely affected as the Pentagon prepares to use $3.6 billion to help build or enhance 175 miles (282 km) of the border wall with Mexico, U.S. officials said on Tuesday.

[mdittmar]

Earlier this year, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in a bid to fund his promised wall at the U.S.-Mexico border.

The emergency declaration allows the Trump administration to use money from the military construction budget and the Pentagon has said it could use $3.6 billion from the budget.

[fhayek]

Oh, I am going to lose a lot of sleep over this. A lot of sleep..

[AndyJackson]

“This decision will harm already planned, important projects intended to support our service members at military installations in New York, across the United States, and around the world,” Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said in a statement.

Sounds like Trump has interfered in some well placed construction pork in Schumer's state. Crony contractors are calling their K-street reps as we speak. This is an outrage I say. An absolute ourtrage. /s/

[simpson96]

Sooo concerned about the military now, they are.

[Pelham]

Without a doubt the first time in history that Reuters has been concerned that the American military might be deprived of funds.

[Lion Den Dan]

The border fence is defacto military spending as in fortifications and communication and access routes.

[HighSierra5]

Taking their money away for a REAL threat is like denying a spoiled brat more candy.

[Trumpnado2016]

This is coming from the same Pentagon that has ‘misplaced’ TRILLION$, (yes Trillions) of dollars.

[manc]

so now they are concerned about our military , give me a frigging break. Liberals care nothing about the military

[Jane Long]

So interesting to watch the anti-military, leftist media’s sudden support for these military projects.

[Governor Dinwiddie]

Boo hoo hoo! Suddenly the left are worried about our military projects! Cry me a river!

I'm sorry, but the military will have to suffer through another Sunday brunch of steamship round of beef and champagne at the old officers' club. Life is tough, and sacrifices have to be made.
 

[manc]

How much do illegals cost us too, yes billions

[Reno89519]

So, defending the border should be priority one.

[mikey_hates_everything]

So this is a more important military construction project than the others.

[chris37]

Tragic.

My God, has anyone even thought of the tragedy?

And I only have two thirds of a box of tissues left.

[Fungi]

Name them Al-Reuters, name them! And since when was Reuters ever concerned about the US Military? This is not news it is agenda journalism designed to hurt trump. Reuters is not news, it is fake news, propaganda, disinformation and agenda “journalism.” Shame on you Reuters, shame on you.

[TADSLOS]

This is so much BS.

So many swamp critters, leftist and media joining hands every single day to thwart the POTUS.

NEVER happened with Barry Sotero taking up residence.

Bastards ALL.

[thingumbob]

Great!, reallocate the funds away from projects in rat run states. Let ‘em squeal like the pigs they are.

[dp0622]

oh no!!!

3 billion out of a Gazillion dollar military budget!!!

we’re doooooooommmmmeeeeddd!!!!!

:)

[mass55th]

As if the media ever even cared about any military construction. They’re only pointing it out because part of the military budget is funding the building of the wall.