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.
President Trump attacked former Speaker Paul Ryan and his failure to pass border security legislation.
Trump: “I’m very disappointed in certain people, one in particular for not having pushed this faster.”
Reporter: “Are you referring to former Speaker Paul Ryan?”
Trump: “Let’s not talk about it. What difference does it make?”
Trump: "I'm very disappointed in certain people, one in particular for not having pushed this faster."
Reporter: "Are you referring to former Speaker Paul Ryan?"
Trump: "Let's not talk about it. What difference does it make?" pic.twitter.com/hjErB2vLqc
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) February 15, 2019
