President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on the US southern border on Friday.
The Republican president spoke to reporters in the Rose Garden on Friday morning.
This comes after Congress failed to offer a viable solution to the ongoing crisis on the southern border.
** Obama Declared National Emergencies 13 Times Including Swine Flu, Iran and Flint Water Crisis
President Trump accused Minority leader Chuck Schumer and Speaker Pelosi of a con-game with the open borders.