Biden admin quietly approves construction of U.S.-Mexico border wall near Yuma, Arizona
FOX NewsJUN 2022
The Spin
Establishment-critical narrative
The costs of closing the gaps in the border wall outweigh the benefits. Drugs and undocumented migrants will find their way across the border no matter what physical barriers are built, and the economic and ecological costs are not worth whatever optics of security the wall may provide.
Pro-establishment narrative
A solid and functioning border wall is a necessary part of protecting American security. Not only does it protect US citizens by keeping drugs and dangerous people out, but it also protects vulnerable migrants from attempting dangerous crossings and prevents human trafficking. Closing the gaps in the border wall is simply a necessity.