Abstract
This essay examines President Trump's 2016 election campaign commitment to build a border wall with Mexico and the progress he has made in fulfilling this pledge during his first two years in office. Specifically, it addresses:
Financial, legal, logistical and political problems that must be overcome to build a wall.
Arguments advanced as justification for the project.
Reasons why Trump has made the wall not only central to his election campaign but also a recurring, high-profile, policy commitment during his time in office.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The Trump Presidency: From Campaign Trail to World Stage |
Editors | Mara Oliver, Mark Shanahan |
Place of Publication | London |
Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
Pages | 137-158 |
Number of pages | 258 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319963242 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 13 Oct 2018 |
Keywords
- Trump
- USA
- Mexican immigration
- border wall