WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Pentagon said Friday that it was canceling all US-Mexico border wall construction projects paid for with military funds.
Former US president Donald Trump had ordered the diversion of billions of dollars in Pentagon money to pay for the barrier after being denied funding by Congress.
President Joe Biden announced a halt to border wall construction after taking office in January.
“Consistent with the president’s proclamation, the Department of Defense is proceeding with canceling all border barrier construction projects paid for with funds originally intended for other military missions,” deputy Pentagon spokesman Jamal Brown said.
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