Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently engaged in a conversation with comedian Theo Von, where he reiterated his stance on border security and migration issues.
What Happened: In a video that surfaced on YouTube on Thursday, Trump expressed his belief in the effectiveness of walls in border security to Theo Von. “Walls work, you know, walls and wheels. I say it all the time two things they never get obsolete: wheels and walls,” Trump said.
Trump also unveiled that there were plans to build an additional 200 miles of border wall, designed as per the specifications of the border patrol. He stated that the wall could be completed in three weeks, but criticized certain individuals, including Kamala Harris, for advocating open borders.
Why It Matters: Trump’s discussion with Von comes in the wake of his previous claims of having derailed a bipartisan border deal, which he deemed as a political win for President Joe Biden. He had criticized the deal for its provision to provide immigration lawyers to unaccompanied children under 13, a measure he claimed would burden taxpayers.
Trump’s focus on border security has been echoed by others in the past, including Charlie Munger, late vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., who stressed the need for more control over U.S. borders during a 2019 interview.
However, Trump’s border wall plan has also been met with criticism. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, for instance, joked about investing in a “30-foot-ladder factory” in response to Trump’s proposal.
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