In March, Congress approved $1.6 billion in funding for border security. The funding included $251 million for secondary fencing near San Diego and primary pedestrian fencing in the Rio Grande Valley. It also included $45 million for the replacement of more than 25 miles of “levee fencing” and another $455 million for the replacement of fencing in Rio Grande Valley.
Last month, Trump tweeted that he is “willing to shutdown government” if Democrats vote against border security including the border wall.
I would be willing to “shut down” government if the Democrats do not give us the votes for Border Security, which includes the Wall! Must get rid of Lottery, Catch & Release etc. and finally go to system of Immigration based on MERIT! We need great people coming into our Country!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 29, 2018
