Sen. Rand Paul indicated he would be the fourth Republican to oppose President Trump’s redirecting of federal funds toward building a border wall, potentially forcing the president to issue his first veto
WASHINGTON—Sen. Rand Paul indicated over the weekend that he would oppose President Trump’s efforts to redirect federal funds toward building a border wall, potentially forcing the president to issue his first veto.
Mr. Paul’s comments suggested he would be the fourth GOP senator to vote with Democrats on a resolution disapproving of Mr. Trump’s declaration of a national emergency at the border, giving the measure sufficient support to pass. Mr. Trump has said he would veto the resolution.
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