This is how much of the border wall has been built so far

[Elderberry]

WNEM By Catherine E. Shoichet and Geneva Sands 1/26/2019

 Nearly two years into Donald Trump's presidency, the border wall that was a signature promise of his campaign hasn't been built.

And even if he gets all the money he wants from Congress this year, the wall won't be anywhere near finished.

Contractors have replaced miles of dilapidated fencing with more modern alternatives, but they haven't built barriers anywhere they didn't exist already.

That could soon change. Construction is scheduled to start in February on a project that will bring 14 miles of new border wall to the Rio Grande Valley.

Meanwhile, Trump and Congress are locked in a shutdown stalemate over funding for more wall construction. Officials say the $5.7 billion the administration is asking for would cover the cost of more than 200 miles of new and replacement wall.

But that would still leave most of the border without a wall.

Here's a look at what's already at the border, what construction is planned and what the Trump administration wants to build:
Man-made barriers cover only about a third of the border.

The US-Mexico border stretches for 1,954 miles. Currently, physical barriers cover 654 of those miles, according to US Customs and Border Protection.

What's known as vehicle fencing covers 280 miles. This is fencing that's low to the ground. It would stop a car, but people can easily step over it.

What's known as pedestrian fencing covers some 374 miles. This is taller and designed to block people from crossing on foot.

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[Fishrrman]

It needs to look like this:


... for all 1,954 miles !

[thackney]

The Wall – Interactive map exploring U.S.-Mexico border
https://www.usatoday.com/border-wall/us-mexico-interactive-border-map/

[kidd]

Nearly two years into Donald Trump's presidency, the border wall that was a signature promise of his campaign hasn't been built

I cannot understand why Trump waited for the democrats to take control of the House to really turn the screws on building the wall. Trump has overperformed on North Korea and the economy, but he has failed on his timing to make deals in regards to the wall.

[unite for individuality]

I cannot understand why Trump waited for the democrats to take control of the House to really turn the screws on building the wall. Trump has overperformed on North Korea and the economy, but he has failed on his timing to make deals in regards to the wall.

Because the RINO party hacks like Paul Ryan
were every bit as opposed to AMERICA'S (not Trump's) wall
as San Fran Freako's representative, Nancy Pelosi.

[TomSea]

Because the RINO party hacks like Paul Ryan
were every bit as opposed to AMERICA'S (not Trump's) wall
as San Fran Freako's representative, Nancy Pelosi.

That might be some of it but I don't think it is all of it. Wasn't Rush even talking about this right before the year end, the Reps and Senators did not have to go on their Christmas break, they should have been shepherded in to take care of this.  That is just one theory I would suppose.

[verga]

Because the RINO party hacks like Paul Ryan
were every bit as opposed to AMERICA'S (not Trump's) wall
as San Fran Freako's representative, Nancy Pelosi.

The Pols are so entrenched in the idea that "outsiders" will not succeed because it upsets the great little game they have going. They have power and like it. Why should they give it up.