Kristi Noem: Southern border wall will be painted black to deter people from climbing it during hot weather, DHS secretary says
CNNAUG 22
This expensive paint scheme already failed spectacularly during Trump's first term when the coating peeled off after 18 months and didn't stop border crossings. Officials warned against wasting time and money on this ineffective idea while the country faced a pandemic, yet Trump insisted on pursuing his imagination over expert advice.
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