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What is Donald Trump's border wall really for?

Aug 27, 2026 · 0:02:47
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  • Donald Trump's border wall is being built with $47bn from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
  • Migrant crossings have already significantly decreased.
  • Aryn Braun reports from the southern border on the wall's true purpose.

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