President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on the US southern border on Friday.

The Republican president spoke to reporters in the Rose Garden on Friday morning.

This comes after Congress failed to offer a viable solution to the ongoing crisis on the southern border.

** Obama Declared National Emergencies 13 Times Including Swine Flu, Iran and Flint Water Crisis

President Trump accused Minority leader Chuck Schumer and Speaker Pelosi of a con-game with the open borders.

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