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Trump’s top border official defends Big Bend border wall plan despite mounting opposition

First reported 2026-10-23 12:18 UTC · Updated 2026-10-23 14:47 UTC · 2 independent sources

Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott emphasizes the necessity of the $46 billion border wall project, despite pause orders from a judge and local opposition. The administration aims to complete the project by the end of Trump’s second term.

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  1. 2026-10-23 12:18 UTCGuardian via AP · theguardian.com ↗
  2. 2026-10-23 14:47 UTCArab News · arabnews.com ↗

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