Staff Reports
A recent debate brought Minnesota Governor Tim Walz into the spotlight, as he took a swing at former President Donald Trump’s border wall record. In a stunning display of selective math, Walz claimed that Trump only managed to construct a mere 2% of the promised border wall during his presidency. This, of course, raises eyebrows among those who can do basic arithmetic.
According to Walz, Trump had four years to deliver on what he touted as a “simple” project, but somehow ended up with just a sliver of the intended structure. His assertion that “Mexico didn’t pay a dime” just adds to the chef’s special of unsubstantiated claims served up during the debate. How convenient it is for Walz to overlook the fact that over 450 miles of new fencing actually took shape along the border during Trump’s time in office.
Tim Walz complains Trump only built 2% of the border wall https://t.co/T3eSSjGXeC pic.twitter.com/vV03zAukCQ
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) October 2, 2024
Walz’s numbers appear to stem from a reality in which he stands solo, while the rest of the world looks back at the tangible structure built under the previous administration. Even while leftist talking points echo through many progressive halls of power, some might wonder how a Governor can chuck facts out the window and cling to sensationalized rhetoric instead.
It was after President Biden took office that the ambitious southern border construction plans saw a halt—approximately 250 additional miles of fencing were lined up and ready to go, ready to fill those very gaps smugglers are known to exploit today. Those very gaps, that Walz should be concerned about, are now the open invitation for illegal crossings and the ongoing drug crisis that plagues countless communities.
While Walz tries to sell Americans a narrative of failure, the reality paints a different picture. Perhaps it’s time for some skeptics to revisit the facts instead of floating towards the simple sound bites wrapped up in political spin. The wall may not be complete, but at least it saw significant progress—unlike some politicians who seem to have a penchant for juggling numbers rather than tackling the issues head-on.
