From Tyler at Zero Hedge:
Trump Signs First Ever Veto Upholding Border Emergency Declaration
President Trump has vetoed the Senate resolution, his first since taking office.
"Today I am vetoing this resolution. Congress has the freedom to pass this resolution and I have the duty to veto it," said Trump from the oval office, sourrounded by law enforcement and 'angel moms.'
During the Oval Office ceremony, Trump said that if the "dangerous" and "reckless" resolution became law, it would put American lives at risk.
The bill will next move to the House for a vote later this month on overriding Trump's veto - however leaders lack the 2/3 support of the chamber required to overcome the veto.
For those keeping track of presidential vetoes at home:
Bill Clinton 36
George W. Bush 12
Barack Obama 12
Donald Trump 1
Good - push back against Pelosi, Schumer, etc...
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