Trump’s Claim on Financing the Border Wall, Mexico Will PAY For It – MAGA quiz
Trump’s Claim on Financing the Border WallDuring his 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly promised to build a “big, beautiful wall” along the U.S.-Mexico border and insisted that Mexico would pay for it entirely. This became one of his signature pledges, often phrased as: “I will build a great wall — and nobody builds walls better than me, believe me — and I’ll build them very inexpensively. I will build a great, great wall on our southern border, and I will make Mexico pay for that wall.”
He made this claim over 200 times in speeches, interviews, and on social media between 2015 and 2018, emphasizing it as a direct financial obligation from Mexico.
Trump MAGA Quiz – How much has Mexico paid so far the walls construction?
Remember Trump Promised MEXICO would pay for the wall
Answer: Not a single dime
And you fell for it again, Just How Stupid Are You?
Total Spending on the U.S.-Mexico Border Wall as of October 2025As of October 23, 2025, approximately $21.5 billion has been spent on border wall construction and related infrastructure since President Trump’s first term began in 2017. This figure encompasses all federal expenditures on new barriers, replacements, and supporting systems (e.g., roads, lighting, cameras) under Trump’s initiatives. It includes the roughly $15 billion disbursed during his first administration (2017–2021) for about 450 miles of new or replaced barriers, plus an additional $6.5 billion spent in 2025 under his second term. These costs are funded entirely by U.S. taxpayers through congressional appropriations, military fund diversions, and emergency declarations—no contributions from Mexico.Breakdown of Spending
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Period
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Amount Spent
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Key Details
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Miles Constructed/Replaced
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2017–2021 (First Trump Term)
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$15 billion
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Primarily from DHS, DoD, and Treasury; included $2.9 billion in contract overruns and supplements. Costs averaged $20–$30 million per mile due to design complexity (e.g., 30-foot steel bollards).
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~450 miles (mostly replacements of prior fencing)
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2021–2024 (Biden Administration)
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~$0.5 billion (est.)
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Minimal new construction; ~$0.4 billion for 20 miles of barriers in 2023 amid migrant surges. No major expansions.
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~20 miles
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2025 (Second Trump Term, Jan–Oct)
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$6.5 billion
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$4.5 billion in contracts awarded in October for 230 miles of “Smart Wall” (steel barriers with tech integration); plus ~$2 billion from earlier 2025 appropriations for initial projects (e.g., $70 million for 7 miles in Texas). Part of the $46.5 billion “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passed in July.
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~100 miles (ongoing; includes 36 miles in AZ/NM)
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Key Context and Estimates
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Total Miles: About 700 miles of barriers now exist (up from 654 miles pre-2017), covering ~30% of the 1,954-mile border. The full Trump vision (1,422 miles) is projected to cost $60–$70 billion overall.
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Cost Drivers: Expenses have ballooned due to land acquisition (e.g., private Texas properties), environmental waivers, and tech add-ons. Pre-Trump fencing (2007–2015) cost $2.4 billion for 653 miles—far cheaper per mile.
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Recent Developments: In September 2025, Congress approved $46.5 billion for hundreds more miles, but only ~$6.5 billion has been obligated/spent by October. Trump declared a national emergency in January 2025 to accelerate via DoD funds.
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Critiques: Fact-checkers note overruns (e.g., $2.9 billion in changes) and inefficacy (e.g., $5 ladders bypass sections costing $27 million/mile). Environmental groups highlight ecosystem damage despite billions spent.
