In the final weeks of its tenure, the Biden-Harris administration is reportedly moving unused border wall materials away from the U.S.-Mexico border and selling them through government auctions.
According to an exclusive report from The Daily Wire on Thursday, large sections of the border wall have been transported from the southern border to a government facility in Arizona, where they are being auctioned at minimal prices.
Footage captured by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent, shared with The Daily Wire, shows sections of the wall being hauled away on flatbed trucks.
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The materials, located south of Tucson, Arizona, have been stored in one of the most active and problematic areas of the border.
A Border Patrol agent, speaking anonymously to The Daily Wire, revealed that as much as half a mile of unused border wall materials is being moved each day.
The agent stated that the administration’s goal is to have all materials removed from the border before the end of the year.
“They are taking it from three stations: Nogales, Tucson, and Three Points,” the agent explained. “The goal is to move all of it off the border before Christmas.”
The materials are being transported to Pinal Airpark in Marana, Arizona, by DP Trucking LLC, a government contractor responsible for the operation.
Once the materials reach the airpark, they are auctioned off through GovPlanet, a government surplus equipment auction marketplace.
According to GovPlanet’s website, some of the border wall materials are listed for as little as $5, raising questions about the administration’s priorities regarding border security.
The decision to auction off border wall materials comes as former President Donald Trump prepares to resume construction efforts to secure the southern border.
EXCLUSIVE: Weeks before Trump takes office, Biden is racing to auction off unused border wall materials.
Video shows trucks hauling wall materials off the border to a government auction site, where a massive amount of wall is waiting to be sold. pic.twitter.com/ogaQMBHw7R
— Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) December 12, 2024
During his campaign, Trump pledged to use the existing materials to expedite construction if re-elected.
However, the border agent emphasized that Trump may face significant hurdles in restarting the project, as much of the materials are being removed and sold.
“When Trump comes back, and he wants to start the border wall all over again, the whole entire funding fight is gonna happen again,” the agent stated. “That’s their play. He’s gonna have to fight for this — again.”
Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) condemned the Biden-Harris administration’s actions, characterizing them as an intentional effort to undermine Trump’s mandate to secure the border.
“The American people gave President Trump a mandate in November, which included the fulfillment of his plans to secure the border,” Crane told The Daily Wire.
“Any last-ditch attempt to obstruct this mandate by the Biden Administration would be a direct affront to the will of the people.”
The American people gave President Trump a mandate, including the fulfillment of his plans to secure the border.
Any last-ditch attempt to obstruct this mandate by the Biden Admin would be a direct affront to the will of the people.
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— Rep. Eli Crane (@RepEliCrane) December 12, 2024
Crane’s comments echo the frustration of many Republicans who see the auctioning of border wall materials as a political move aimed at delaying Trump’s ability to address the border crisis.
The southern border continues to be a focal point of debate as illegal crossings remain at high levels.
The removal of border wall materials comes amid ongoing concerns about border security and immigration enforcement.
Critics argue that selling off materials initially allocated for border wall construction undermines efforts to address these challenges effectively.
As the transition of power looms, the Biden-Harris administration’s actions have drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers and border enforcement officials, setting the stage for renewed battles over border security funding and policy in the next Congress.
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