President Biden on Thursday, speaking after his administration announced border wall construction in Texas, said "I tried to get them to reappropriate, to redirect that money. &nbsp;

"They didn't. They wouldn't," Biden told reporters at the White House. "And in the meantime, there's nothing under the law other than they have to use the money for whatever is appropriate. I can't stop that."&nbsp;

When asked by a reporter if he believes a border wall works, Biden said "no."

White House Communications Director Ben LaBolt later tweeted that "The funds for ~20 miles of border reinforcements were appropriated in 2019 before [Biden] took office.

"He called on Congress to reappropriate the funds for smarter, more effective enforcement uses. Congress failed to do so," LeBolt added. "Rule of law requires the project be completed in 2023."

<i>This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.</i>&nbsp;

<div class="author-bio"><p>Greg Norman is a reporter at Fox News Digital.</p></div>

President Biden, speaking after his administration announced border wall construction in Texas, says he tried to redirect that money.{ai:summary}<p>President Biden expressed his inability to stop the use of funds for border wall construction in Texas, stating that he tried to redirect the money but was unsuccessful. He clarified that, under the law, the funds must be used appropriately. When asked about the effectiveness of a border wall, Biden responded with a "no." Meanwhile, White House Communications Director Ben LaBolt called on Congress to reappropriate the funds for more effective enforcement purposes. #illegals</p>

Biden, on Texas border wall, says ‘they have to use the money for whatever is appropriate’

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