Politicalwire iconPoliticalwireAug 27, 2026

Donald Trump Is at Last Building His Border Wall

The Economist: "The wall serves more than one purpose, and will have broad effects. To would-be migrants, it provides an enduring symbol of Mr Trump's command to keep out.

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The Economist: "The wall serves more than one purpose, and will have broad effects.

To would-be migrants, it provides an enduring symbol of Mr Trump's command to keep out.

To Mr Trump's base, it helps to fulfil a campaign promise.

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The Economist: "The wall serves more than one purpose, and will have broad effects. To would-be migrants, it provides an enduring symbol of Mr Trump's command to keep out. To Mr Trump's base, it helps to fulfil a campaign promise.

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To Mr Trump's base, it helps to fulfil a campaign promise. To government contractors, it presents an opportunity. The wall will transform the nature of the […]

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