Biden Administration Auctions Border Wall Materials

President-elect Donald Trump has condemned the Biden administration for auctioning off unused border wall materials, alleging that this move is an attempt to sabotage his immigration agenda before he takes office. Reports indicate that government contractors are transporting significant quantities of wall materials from Arizona to be sold online, with starting bids as low as $5. Trump warned that replacing these materials would be costly and time-consuming, potentially tripling taxpayer expenses. Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Eli Crane and Sen. Eric Schmitt, have criticized the auction as wasteful and obstructive, arguing it undermines border security efforts. The Biden administration has been accused of acting to complicate Trump's plans to resume border wall construction, a key promise from his previous presidency. The goal is reportedly to clear the materials before Christmas, with Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick expressing intentions to bid on the materials to return them to Trump’s administration.