Transcript for Trump has suggested US military should fund border wall: Sources

President trump tonight, and the new suggestion that the U.S. Military now pay for the border wall? What about the promise that Mexico would pay for it? Cecilia Vega tonight, asking the white house that question. Reporter: It was president trump's signature line. Who's gonna pay for the wall? Mexico! Mexico is going to pay for the wall. Reporter: But tonight, sources tell ABC news that behind closed doors, the president has suggested that funding from his border wall should come not from Mexico, but rather, from the U.S. Military. He's broached the idea with house speaker Paul Ryan. And even seemed to test it publicly, tweeting, "The military is again rich. A great border wall is all about national defense. Build wall through M." "M" being for military. But congress would need to sign off. And today, senate minority leader chuck Schumer called the plan, "A blatant misuse of military funds." Pressed today on who exactly will pay for that wall, the white house, short on answers. And isn't it true at this point that Mexico is just not going to pay for that wall? I'm not going to go beyond what the president has already said. I think he still has plans to look at potential ways for that to happen. What ways is he considering having Mexico pay for the wall? When we have an announcement, I'll let you know. Reporter: The white house also still grappling with the fallout from that bombshell "60 minutes" interview with porn star stormy Daniels, who claims she had an affair with Mr. Trump in 2006. The president watches "60 minutes," if he's watching tonight, what would you say to him? He knows I'm telling the truth. Reporter: But the president has remained out of the public eye and uncharacteristically quiet about that interview, which was watched by more than 20 million people. The president has denied these allegations and I don't have anything else further on that. Reporter: You also called him a counterpuncher many times. Why has he not punched back on this one? Look, the president -- I didn't say he punches back on every single topic. He also has a country to run. And he's doing a great job with that. All right, Cecilia Vega with us live from the white house tonight. And Cecilia, yet another major announcement from the trump administration. For the first time in more than 60 years, the census will ask people whether they are American citizens. Reporter: Yeah, David. This could have major implications, as well. Critics say this is about intimidating immigrants and will result in a population undercount, potentially could lead to lost congressional seats, but the white house says this protects voting rights and is necessary to measure the eligible voting population. California immediately filed suit, David, and now other blue states are promising the same.

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