Trump’s Border Wall May Fade as Obstacle in Immigration Debate
- Differences on barrier more about message than the structure
- Democrats, Republicans view other issues as more critical
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The entrenched sides in the immigration debate consuming Washington are edging toward consensus on one crucial point: President Donald Trump’s border wall may not be all that big of an obstacle.
After the collapse of negotiations on immigration that led to a three-day shutdown of the government, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday that his offer on funding for a border barrier was “off the table.” Trump has insisted there can be no deal without a wall, which he promised during his campaign would be “big, beautiful” and paid for by Mexico.