We Build the Wall raised more than $22 million in funding from Americans who gave donations ranging from $5 to $6 million (offline donation).
Kolfage started the fundraising campaign for a privately-funded border wall in December. He made the decision amid the stalemate between President Donald Trump and Democrats in the Congress regarding funding for a physical barrier.
Closing an important gap to stop drug and human trafficking
Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon serves as chairman of the advisory board of We Build the Wall while former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach serves as its general legal counsel.
During an interview with CNN on Monday, Bannon said the border wall built by the group connects two 21-mile sections of existing barriers. He said, “Border Patrol told us it’s the No. 1 most important miles to close. The tough terrain always left it off the government list. And that’s what we focus on — private land that is not in the program and take the toughest first.”
