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Trump Orders Border Wall Painted Black to Deter Climbers

Published AUG 21

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Above: People in Tijuana, Mexico look though the U.S.-Mexico border wall at Border Field State Park. Image copyright: Kevin Carter/Getty Images

The Spin

The black paint strategy represents smart border security that works on multiple levels. Heat absorption makes climbing painful and dangerous during scorching desert days, while rust prevention extends the wall's lifespan and saves taxpayer money long-term. Combined with record-low border crossings, this practical approach shows Trump's commitment to innovative deterrence.

Daily Wire

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. This plan would be a big waste.

The Daily Beast

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Metaculus Prediction

There's a 50% chance that there will be at least 1.19 million southwest land border encounters reported by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in fiscal year 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.