2021-01-29: Trump visited a wall built under Obama, which he called his "Trump wall."
Trump visited a US-Mexico border section he praised, but media pointed out it was built under Obama; Trump's administration added extensions and bought unused 30-foot beams. The wall's effectiveness in controlling migration is debated, and experts argue policy and home country conditions impact migration more. During Trump's tenure, border crossings were high; the Biden administration has seen a drop. Trump called the existing barrier his "Trump wall", but the Cochise County Sheriff's Office confirmed it was built under Obama.
August 25, 2024
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