The Trump administration has struck a deal to reclaim unused border wall components that the Biden regime auctioned off at rock-bottom prices, marking a sharp reversal of policies that wasted taxpayer dollars and undermined national security.
Auction house GovPlanet, which handled the sales, announced it reached an agreement with the Office of the Border Czar to transfer the materials back to the federal government at cost. This move ensures that millions invested by hardworking Americans won’t go down the drain.
GovPlanet stated, “GovPlanet has reached an agreement, working with the Office of the Border Czar, to return border wall materials that were previously deemed surplus and sourced by the federal government to GovPlanet via existing contracts.”
A third-party contractor involved in border wall construction will receive the materials over the next 90 days. The company emphasized its commitment: “We are expediting the transfer of these materials to support the administration’s border protection plans. We value our longstanding partnership with the U.S. government and look forward to continuing to support America’s federal agencies.”
A White House official responded by saying the Trump team is “grateful for all third parties who are interested in helping keep America’s borders safe and secure.”
This development comes after years of mismanagement under Biden, who halted wall construction on his first day in office in 2021. In an executive order, he declared, “Like every nation, the United States has a right and a duty to secure its borders and protect its people against threats. But building a massive wall that spans the entire southern border is not a serious policy solution.”
What followed was a fiasco: materials valued between $260 million and $350 million sat idle, costing the Pentagon $130,000 daily for storage and security in states like New Mexico and Arizona, according to Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb.
The 2024 National Defense Authorization Act forced the Pentagon to dispose of the surplus, leading to auctions where high-quality components were dumped for scraps. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick revealed his state snapped up about $12 million worth to bolster its own border efforts. But much of the rest went to private buyers at laughable prices—729 hollow beams fetched $154,200, while steel wall panels sold for just $1 apiece in sets of five. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, blasted the fire sale: materials bought with taxpayer funds were being sold for “pennies on the dollar.” Overall, the auctions netted a paltry $498,000, as confirmed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Texas officials fought back hard against this giveaway. Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham argued in court that the Biden regime ignored prior orders mandating the use of funds for wall building. Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a temporary court order blocking further disposals, with U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton imposing a 30-day freeze in late December to probe potential violations. Paxton’s office noted the auctions were unloading enough material for half a mile of wall per day. President-elect Trump himself threatened legal action to halt the sales, accusing Biden of sabotaging future border security.
Border Patrol union official Art del Cueto highlighted the absurdity, telling reporters, “They could put down footing, pick it back up and use it,” but warned that restarting under a new administration would require “more taxpayer-funded money, which is insane to me.”
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, echoed the frustration: “I’m looking forward to January 20, when President Trump begins to enforce the laws that are already in place that Joe Biden refuses to enforce.”
With these materials heading back where they belong, the Trump administration is wasting no time restoring order at the border. This clawback exposes the Biden regime’s disdain for secure borders and fiscal responsibility, turning what could have been a national asset into a symbol of bureaucratic bungling. Conservatives can take heart: real leadership is returning to Washington, ready to build the wall and protect America first.
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