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Utah Republicans raise questions about national emergency

Salt Lake City • Two Utah Republicans are questioning President Donald Trump’s expected declaration of a national emergency to fund a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

I'll reserve judgment on any potential executive action by the President until I'm able to fully evaluate it, but as I’ve said, I don't believe declaring a national emergency is the right approach. I'd also expect the President to stay within statutory and constitutional limits.

— Senator Mitt Romney (@SenatorRomney) February 14, 2019

U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart says he disapproves of the idea, fearing it could set a precedent allowing future Democratic president to make a similar declaration over gun violence or climate change.