Speaking at the Kennedy Center, President Donald Trump criticized the Biden administration for auctioning off unused border wall materials at steep discounts, calling the move a costly mistake.

“We are taking now that wall back,” Trump said. “This is expensive stuff… and Biden sold it for pennies on the dollar. We could’ve finished the rest of the wall in about four weeks.”

His remarks reference reports from December 2024 that the Biden administration sold sections of unused wall materials for as little as $5. The decision drew backlash from Republicans, with former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi launching legal action against the company involved in the sales.

Trump’s comments highlight his continued focus on completing the U.S.-Mexico border wall — a signature promise from his first term — and his push to reverse what he sees as wasteful or politically motivated actions taken by his predecessor.