Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick to Bid on Border Wall Materials

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced plans to bid on border wall materials being auctioned by the Biden administration, intending to purchase them for transfer to President-elect Donald Trump. Patrick stated he has a billion dollars available in the state budget, which includes $6 billion earmarked for border security, and emphasized his commitment to secure the materials to support Trump's border wall initiative. The Biden administration is reportedly moving unused border wall sections from locations in Arizona, with portions starting at an auction price of $5 each. Patrick's announcement follows reports suggesting the administration's actions may hinder Trump's border security plans. Videos and reports from various sources show contractors removing wall materials ahead of the auction. This move by Texas reflects ongoing tensions and disagreements over border security strategies between state and federal administrations.