A Key Republican Said He Opposes Trump’s National Emergency To Build A Wall
WASHINGTON — Sen. Lamar Alexander has come out against Trump’s state of emergency on the southern border, possibly becoming the crucial fourth Republican needed for Congress to formally rebuke the president.
“Separation of powers is a crucial constitutional imperative that goes to the very heart of our freedom,” he said. Despite his clear condemnations, after his speech Alexander would not confirm that he will vote for the resolution to end the state of emergency, noting that the Senate has two weeks to go on bringing this up.
Democrats in the House passed this resolution earlier this week with the support of 13 Republicans, and the Senate must hold a vote on it within the next couple weeks.Stephen Miller signaled Trump would veto
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