Sale of Border Wall Materials Paused Following Republican Backlash

The auction of unused border wall sections has been delayed until after President-elect Trump takes office, amid legal challenges and GOP criticism of the Biden administration.

The Defense Logistics Agency has postponed the auction of unused border wall materials, initially scheduled this week, following criticism from Texas Republicans and legal challenges.
Texas officials, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, have expressed interest in purchasing the materials for future border wall construction under the incoming Trump administration.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham have filed a court motion to investigate whether the sale violates a prior federal court order restricting the use of border wall funds.
The Department of Defense stated that the materials being auctioned were not tied to funds restricted by the court order and no longer belong to the U.S. government after being sold to a private auctioneer earlier this year.
President-elect Trump and Republican leaders have criticized the Biden administration's handling of the materials, calling it an attempt to obstruct future border wall construction.