Most Americans Say $5 Billion Should Be Spent on Healthcare or Education, Not Trump's Border Wall - Do You Agree?

What’s the story?

• President Donald Trump is steadfast in keeping the government closed until Congress agrees to his demand for $5 billion in funding for a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico.
• But a new Business Insider poll finds most Americans would prefer the money goes to infrastructure improvements, healthcare expenses, and expanded pre-K education.

What was included in the poll?

The poll asked "What is the best use of $5.7 billion in federal funding?" and offered four options, based on ideas floated by politicians and pundits:

• "Build a portion of a wall along the US-Mexico border."
• "Fund pre-kindergarten programs for every child in the US for a year."
• "Pay the healthcare expenses for roughly 530,000 Americans for a year."
• "Fund infrastructure improvements."

What are the numbers?

• 36 percent said the funds would be best spent on healthcare expenses.
• 30 percent preferred the funds go towards infrastructure.
• 15 percent backed funding pre-K programs.
• 19 percent of respondents thought the wall was the best use of the $5.7 billion.

What do you think?

What do you think the best use of $5.7 billion in federal funding would be? Do you support a shutdown until Trump gets funds for a wall? Take Action above and tell your reps, then share your thoughts below.

—Josh Herman

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