This question originally came from the Ask Me A Question blog, where it was submitted by Spider. We are opening it up here as a forum discussion as well.
This is another question that has moved from future speculation into political history and follow-up debate.Spider wrote: I am wondering if they will ever build Donald Trump's Wall. This high-profile and costly project has been a central topic of debate, and so far, there is still no visible sign of it.
The useful discussion now is not just whether a wall was promised, but what was actually built, what counted as new construction, what was replacement fencing, what the policy aimed to do, and how political slogans compare with real projects.
A few points to discuss:
- How should people judge whether a political promise was fulfilled?
- What is the difference between new wall, replacement barrier and upgraded fencing?
- Why do large border projects become such powerful political symbols?
- Did the wall debate change US politics?
- How should older political questions be updated when circumstances change?
The original blog answer is here:
Was Donald Trump's Wall Ever Built?
Add your thoughts below.