Trump Urges Biden to Halt Sale of Unused Border Wall Materials

The Biden administration's auction of surplus wall components follows a congressional mandate, but Trump calls it costly and counterproductive.

The Biden administration has been selling surplus border wall materials through GovPlanet, an online auction platform, as mandated by the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.
President-elect Donald Trump has criticized the auctions, calling them 'almost a criminal act,' and is exploring legal options to halt further sales.
The Department of Defense has stated that 60% of the materials were transferred to border states and federal agencies, while the remaining 40% were sold to private buyers starting in June 2024.
Texas officials, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, have expressed interest in purchasing usable materials to support Trump's plans to resume wall construction.
Critics argue the sales waste taxpayer money, while defenders note the auctions comply with bipartisan legislation requiring the disposal of unused materials.