Where did the money go for the border wall?

Although most of the funds used for the border wall were diverted from other purposes, Congress provided DHS with some funding for border barrier projects. DHS is legally required to use the funds consistent with their appropriated purpose.

How much does the wall cost per mile?

In an October update, the administration said it had identified $15 billion — most of it from military funds — to build a total of 738 miles, which comes out to roughly $20 million a mile.

How much would it cost to build a border wall?

On September 16, it was announced that multiple border wall projects had been halted because of depleted funds. Over 450 miles (720 km) were planned to be built by the end of 2020, which would cost an estimated total of $18.4 billion (~$21.3 billion in 2023).

What was the purpose of the border wall?

The border wall is one element of CBP's approach to border security that provides persistent impedance and denial to illegal cross-border activity.

What happens to money seized at the border?

Once the agency completes an investigation and determines that seized cash was used for illegal activity and not as a result of failing to declare the money, the currency goes to the Treasury Forfeiture Fund , an account with the Department of Treasury, CBP said.

How much labor does it take to build a wall?

Labor. You will likely hire multiple contractors to help you build your wall. Your basic construction worker charges $21 per hour on average , while electricians charge $50 to $100 per hour. If you need plumbing, hiring a local plumber costs about $45 to $200 per hour.

How would closing the border affect the economy?

Food and fuel chains would be disrupted. Auto parts would become scarce. In less than a month, Americans may run out of avocados. Grocery and gas prices could surge, and Mexico, which is currently experiencing economic growth, would be thrown into disarray, which could spark more migration.

How expensive is it to tear down a wall?

The cost to knock down an interior wall ranges from $400 to $13,000 , primarily depending on whether the wall is load-bearing or non-load-bearing. However, the number of stories in your home as well as the plumbing and electrical wires hiding behind the wall also come into play.

What countries have built border walls?

List of current barriers Name Countries affected Built and maintained by Iran–Pakistan barrier Iran and Pakistan Pakistan and Iran Iran–Afghanistan border Iran and Afghanistan Iran Israel-West Bank barrier Israel and Palestine Israel Israel-Egypt barrier Israel and Egypt Israel 57 more rows

How many miles is the border between the US and Mexico?

Description. The 1,954 miles (3,145 km) border between the United States and Mexico traverses a variety of terrains, including urban areas and deserts. The border from the Gulf of Mexico to El Paso, Texas, follows along the Rio Grande forming a natural barrier.

How long is the Texas border with Mexico?

Texas and Mexico share 1,254 miles of common border and are joined by 28 international bridges and border crossings.

When was the border wall first built?

U.S. President George H. W. Bush approved the initial 14 miles (22.5 km) of fencing along the San Diego–Tijuana border. In 1993, President Bill Clinton oversaw initial border fence construction which was completed by the end of the year.

How long is the US border with Mexico?

The Mexico–United States border extends 3,145 kilometers (1,954 miles), in addition to the maritime boundaries of 29 km (18 mi) into the Pacific Ocean and 19 km (12 mi) into the Gulf of Mexico. It is the tenth-longest border between two countries in the world.

Mick Mulvaney Drops A HUGE Hint On Border Wall Funding… (2024)

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Posted on 02/10/2019 9:33:39 AM PST by Based Newsman

Acting White House chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney with Chris Wallace a few hours ago...

https://youtu.be/l_Z0xx_zS0M

Mulvaney: Trump can move money around to get wall funding

Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney says that President Trump will pull from several pots of money to fulfill his pledge to build a Southern border wall, indicating the White House is prepared to accept a deal from Congress that doesnt fully meet the presidents full $5.7 billion border request.

Well take as much money as you can give us and then well go off and find the money someplace else, legally, in order to secure that Southern barrier, but this is going to get built with or without Congress, Mulvaney said on Fox News Sunday.

The president is going to build the wall, he declared.

Mulvaney said there is money that he can get at and is legally allowed to spend, adding all of this is going to be legal.

He said the president can repurpose some federal funding without declaring a national emergency but didnt rule out the possibility that Trump may still declare such an emergency to give his administration more flexibility.

Any president can do this, Mulvaney. There are certain funds of money that he can get to without declaring a national emergency and other funds that he can only get to after declaring a national emergency.

The whole pot is well north of $5.7 billion, he added, referring to the full among Trump has requested from Congress to build the wall.

Mulvaney noted that presidents have declared 58 national emergencies since the National Emergencies Act was passed in 1976.

This is not a case, Chris, as many folks think it is of the president just not getting what he wants [and then] so just going off and magically declaring a national emergency and getting all the money he wants, he told Fox host Chris Wallace. There are certain things that every president must do in order to trigger the rights that he has to sort of move money around.

Mulvaney acknowledged, however, that many Republican lawmakers dont want to see Trump declare a national emergency and that the president himself would prefer to avoid this controversial option.

The president doesnt really want to do it. Thats why weve had to go through the shutdown. Its why hes let Congress do what theyve done the last three weeks, he said. He would prefer legislation because its the right way to go and its the proper way to spend money in this country.

But if that doesnt happen, the president perceives his number one priority is national security. He will then look at the national emergencies act as a way to do his job, he added.

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1posted on 02/10/2019 9:33:39 AM PSTby Based Newsman

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To: Based Newsman

Lindsay Graham said the same thing this morning.

2posted on 02/10/2019 9:36:23 AM PSTby Rusty0604

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There's a huge kitty reserved to address "problems'. The wall will happen.

The Dems DO NOT want the President to leave a PERMANENT barrier in any way, shape or form.....despite the fact that people like Obama, Schumer, Hillary etc all voted for a border wall in 2006.

3posted on 02/10/2019 9:38:55 AM PSTby Sacajaweau

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To: Based Newsman

DONALDUS speaks, doing whatever it takes to defend the citizens he represents.

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Name	Countries affected	Built and maintained by
Iran–Pakistan barrier	Iran and Pakistan	Pakistan and Iran
Iran–Afghanistan border	Iran and Afghanistan	Iran
Israel-West Bank barrier	Israel and Palestine	Israel
Israel-Egypt barrier	Israel and Egypt	Israel