Coupled with a widespread expectation that the accord would not use the term "wall," the pact would represent a significant retreat for Trump, for whom "Build the wall!" Trump supporters have said there are other executive powers Trump could use to divert money from the budget to wall construction, though it was unclear if they would face challenges in Congress or the courts. The next day, many government agencies would run out of money and have to close again without a deal. The aide also said the agreement need not contain the term "wall," a word that Trump has lately alternated between embracing and abandoning. Besides a shutdown, Trump has threatened to bypass Congress and divert taxpayer money to wall construction by declaring a national emergency at the border.

Source: Economic Times February 08, 2019 22:07 UTC