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Jul 2, 2026

Trump administration rapidly constructs $46 billion 'smart wall' on US-Mexico border amid historically low crossing numbers

The Trump administration is swiftly building a technology-enhanced border barrier system along the US-Mexico border following a massive congressional funding infusion of $46 billion, despite border crossings being at low levels. The project replaces decades-old barbed wire fencing with AI-powered surveillance and detection systems.

Jul 2, 2026·4 sources
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  • ▪The nonpartisan watchdog group Taxpayers for Common Sense has criticized the Trump administration for a lack of oversight on border wall spending
  • ▪Border crossing numbers tapered off before Donald Trump took office and subsequently slowed to a trickle due to his immigration crackdown
  • ▪The Trump administration is building a "smart wall" combining 30-foot-tall steel fencing with surveillance technology along the U.S.-Mexico border

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Trump administration rapidly constructs $46 billion 'smart wall' on US-Mexico border amid historically low crossing numbers

Trump administration rapidly constructs $46 billion 'smart wall' on US-Mexico border amid historically low crossing numbers

Jul 2, 2026·4 sources