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What ever happened to the border wall Trump promised 8 years ago?


Published on 2024-12-02 11:31:17 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • What ever happened to the border wall Trump promised 8 years ago? - The wall is no longer Trump's central idea, and it never really slowed migration, but it continues to put lives at risk, cost billions,

The article discusses the current status of the border wall project that former U.S. President Donald Trump promised during his 2016 campaign. Despite Trump's pledge to build a "big, beautiful wall" along the U.S.-Mexico border, the project has seen limited progress. By the end of his term, only about 458 miles of barriers were constructed, with much of it replacing existing structures rather than creating new barriers. The Biden administration has largely halted new construction, focusing instead on completing sections where work was already underway. The wall's cost, environmental impact, and effectiveness have been points of contention, with critics arguing it's an inefficient use of resources and does not address the complexities of immigration. Meanwhile, some sections of the wall remain incomplete, with materials rusting and construction sites abandoned, symbolizing the unfulfilled promise. The article also touches on the broader political and social implications, including the ongoing debate over immigration policy and border security in the U.S.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-za/politics/government/what-ever-happened-to-the-border-wall-trump-promised-8-years-ago/ar-AA1uZOZA ]
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