This is something which many Americans view as problematic, especially conservatives.
Trump on the Southern Border
Not along after McAleenan’s admission, the president publicly stated that he may shut down the Southern border entirely if Mexico fails to stop illegal immigrants from their country who come to America unlawfully.
Shutting down the Southern border is something which Trump discussed a few months ago when he and Democrats remained deadlocked in a battle over his promised border wall.
However, when asked about the matter again today, the president issued the following response:
“I haven’t made that intention known. And I’m ready to close it if I have to close it.”
Will Trump Close the Southern Border?
At this time, whether or not the president closes the Southern border remains to be seen. Illegal immigration does exist and it’s an issue which Trump vowed to fix during his presidency.
President Trump has previously affirmed that parts of his promised border wall are already under construction. This comes after he declared a national emergency. Congressional Democrats attempted to override his national emergency declaration, prompting the president to issue a veto. Trump’s veto also faced contestation, yet ultimately prevailed in the end.
