Close look at a Mexican border wall in Hidalgo, Texas

[@3506Dodge]

The U.S. isn't "giving up" any territory. Border security is exactly that...border security...not just some symbolic line. It's about actually controlling U.S. territory.

[@georgevaccaro9379]

This genius reporter is lamenting the lack of a Walmart or maybe a condo complex abutting the border.

[@BabaBest2000]

I don't get it. Are we giving up territory or not?

[@e032001]

Why don't need a thing that isolated from two country...until this time🙄

[@mikeshafer3059]

@@BabaBest2000 I don’t get it either. We don’t need a wall to define our country

[@pamelagudgell7445]

So many people say negative things about the wall and they probably never even been that far south and seen those areas in their life.Build the wall..the one you can see through.

[@lupinespiritcandlesandcroc3635]

I have been there. My cousin works with the police there. The wall is a joke.

[@foxmulder3833]

I can think of one way of putting the "unused" US territory to use: landmines

[@rachelsheve2617]

Fox Mulder Awesome idea! But it would be considered in-humane, 😞 I was thinking killer drones!

[@Mysterychan]

Thats inhumane and horrible and thats devil work for people to do that so 🙂👌🏼 no u aint gon do shit to innocent ppl tryna live better lives

[@rachelsheve2617]

@@Mysterychan Its meant to be a joke. But its food for thought as to how extensive a society to push forward in their steps to protect their borders. And how much immigrants are going to risk for a better life into the country!

[@ems3832]

LOL! Nice one.

[@ems3832]

Oh relax, already. Go back to school and learn how to write correctly while you're at it. @@Mysterychan

[@denizgunes]

Dear Fellow Americans and the United States of America, I am a Kurd who had to flee the imminent threat of death and sought refuge in your great country through the Mexican border. The American police officers treated me with dignity, as I never experienced in my homeland. The brutality that we Kurds endured under the Republic of Turkey forced us to escape in search of a better life. I implore you to recognize our plight, and I promise I will live every moment of my life with immense gratitude and respect for the United States of America. To me, this country symbolizes a beacon of hope and divine intervention on Earth. Words are not enough to express my heartfelt appreciation. May God bless the United States of America and its kind-hearted citizens. With sincerity and love, A grateful Kurdish refugee🇺🇲🗽

[@CptTenneal1]

The territory is not "abandoned." How silly.

[@sboloshis1188]

Carl Sweetchuck agreed, it’s just a nature preserve now. It’s not like we’re just giving it to mexico.

[@wocookie2277]

For a nation to declare sovereignty over a piece of land, it must be occupied, even if it’s just a park, the bird watchers prove sovereignty. Sorry but that’s international law.

[@mopthermopther]

How about a Border Mall where people can shop ?

[@southtexasprepper1837]

I so love how some Northeastern reporter has the gall to come down to Texas and say that were "abandoning" United States Territory. Were NOT "abandoning" anything!!!! First of all, the Rio Grande River marks the territorial separation of the United States and the Republic of Mexico. If this reporter (and I'm using that title very loosely) would've done his research, he would've known that. Secondly, that current wall is replacing a section of the older wall that had previously been there. Perhaps this "reporter" can go to the United States-Canadian Border and do a report there and showing how secure that area is???? While he's at it, perhaps he could do an expose' on how secure the Port of New York is????

[@Vallesoletano]

Republic of Mexico? No such country exist on this earth. We do have however " The Mexican United States" as our neighbors to the south.

[@southtexasprepper1837]

@@Vallesoletano It's know by a number of names. Most notably "The United States of Mexico," "Republic of Mexico," "United Mexican States," or just "Mexico." If you have a problem with that, you need to take it up with "Goggle." I'm sure that they'll accommodate.

[@slimmorden5771]

Hungary technically does not deport--just buses illegals to the area , still national property, outside the wall. They can wait for legal entry or go back the way they came.

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Nineteen smuggler trails cut with this bit of wall: We Build The Wall - Before and After In 10 Days!

[@lowhydrogen7018a1]

We should make the wall taller and put machine gun nests every 50 yards. Throw Booker over to the Mexicans too!

[@foxmulder3833]

Send Menendez afterwards

[@keithparkhill8546]

Train Wreck Mexico builds factories on thier southern border.

[@Mysterychan]

You are the kind of people no one wants in america 😂 get cho fatass self outta here

[@patgarrett2152]

Why no climbing plate on top??

[@samualcrocket1405]

Obama Border Wall does not have non climb panels so Trump fortified it with concertina wire.

[@Joeh1154]

That is one beautiful wall. If we give up some amount of space to shut Mexico up and build the wall, that sounds like a pretty good deal to me. Thank you President Trump. You'v earned my vote in 2020.

[@ron4175]

*_****_*_ _*_20201005 ****_*_ _*_Grand Total 354+ miles ****_*_ (CBP: 350 miles as of 20201005 ; Private: 4 miles).*_

[@corb.6837]

This is really a stupid video, CBP isn't giving up any border territory. They can go through what's called a gate.

[@andredelfranco1335]

Beautiful

[@Mookaron]

Grandpa on his job! 👍

[@bleedinggreennationbleedin9342]

I noticed the older I get. Most men don't like titles like that for themselves.

[@diydiva3190]

Actually if someone steps onto American soil even if on the Mexican side of a fence they have a legal right to file for amnesty. They shouldn't always get in but they have the right

[@brianjordan2192]

No, they don't "have the right". Coming into the US illegally automatically disqualifies them from refugee status. That's why the dems, under Obama, made a rule that families could only be held 20 days. They get a court date for later. They don't come to their court dates because they already have been released into the country.

[@user-jy3zl2vp4b]

@@brianjordan2192 I think you are mis-informed. Walking onto US soil does not disqualify them from refugee status, nor is that action considered "illegal." Think of it this way.... I live down the street from you (but you don't know me)....I run onto your property (cross your border) and I beg you to help me from an attacker......I am on your land...but it is not illegal because I am asking you for help. You may not like that I am there....but in dire situations it is not illegal for me to seek refuge on your property. Self-preservation. Just like you may need to enter my property line to avoid a vicious animal...you ARE on my property....but no one in their right mind would refuse to help someone in a life-threatening situation. The law also allows this. The police would not arrest you if you only needed a safe place to be (on my property). Where is your sense of humanity, Christianity, or just kindness to those in need? And, let's say I crossed your property line daily because, daily, someone (a drug dealer perhaps) is trying to attack and kill me so they can continue their drug dealing in the neighborhood....then the whole neighborhood should find out who the violent people are that are causing fear to those seeking protection, and stop the aggressors (the drug dealers) ...not the victims. So to recap....I can ask you (my neighbor) for help before I need it (call ahead and ask if I can hide at your place) or, in extreme situations, I can show up at your door and ask for help. Neither option would get me arrested for trespassing - when I am in an emergency situation. EVEN IF you didn't want me there. A refugee can do the same...submit papers before arriving...or do so after. But would you really tell a person at your door, begging for help, to "leave or I will call the police to take you away." I sure hope not; surely you would help in any way you can until the threat can be resolved. As I would do for you!

[@brianjordan2192]

Well all that comment proves is you don't know the law. Illegal entry into the United States disqualifies people for asylum status. That's the law, no matter how you "feel". Violation of the law as one's first act into the US disqualifies them from virtually anything. As it should. That is exactly why around 90% of illegals entering the US fail to show up to their asylum hearings. And if you trespass on my property, violating my trust in order to "ask for help" expect to be held at gun point until the authorities arrive. Becathere is a legal right way to do things and there is an underhanded illegal way to do things. The fact that most illegals pay thousands of dollars to "coyotes" to enter the country, and around 80% of illegals live off of welfare, shows exactly what kind of people enter the country illegally. It always amazes me when people like you don't understand what "illegal" means. If they thought they had a legitimate reason to come into the US, they would do it legally.

[@samualcrocket1405]

@@user-jy3zl2vp4b As of March 2020 there is no asylum. Before that President Trump put asylum in Guatemala was in place.

[@CFFarm]

It's good we have land on the other side with ground sensors and border patrol before they can actually get to the fence! We have the same being property owner's it's called an easement!!

[@tms372]

It would have been done if the dems hadn't thrown everything at our President they could find. Go Mr. Trump.

[@rich-up4tp]

Wow that wall looks beautiful built it sea to shining sea God bless you President Trump Trump 20/20

[@Ecoean]

You can see the great Wall of China from space. We can't even see the wall of America from across the Mexican border. Trump, the wall idea is great, but I'd expect something better than this!

[@chippledon1]

Enoch Clark Zhao: Blame the Democrat controlled house for obstructing!

[@samualcrocket1405]

@@Ecoean It is a Border Wall system of concrete, steel, cameras, censors, lighting, and access roads.

[@pablojimenez5433]

...MAGA...Mr President Donald J Trump...!!

[@larryaldama1673]

Let them all in.. Trump said 👍

[@garymontz5851]

They should plow that land like a farm field is plowed in east berlin it was called no man land i saw it in 1972 if anyone would get in the no mans land they would shot dead and that's how it was

[@patromo]

Yeah... Good point, Those Commies had the right idea.... Just ask DJT, he'll tell ya.🇨🇳🇷🇺

[@BabaBest2000]

How does the government determine exactly where to build the wall along the border?

[@darrenlhull5722]

We call that a kill zone

[@CallardAndBowser]

It's really not a problem because it is such a narrow strip here and there, near a river that sometimes floods those banks so you can't do anything with it anyways. Stop making a fuss over nothing.

[@coolramone]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸Build the Wall🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@star_1_man214]

Big "F"ing deal! This is news worthy?

[@dh5380]

"I will build a great, great wall on our southern border, and I will have Mexico pay for that wall. Mark my words."

[@dannyvdmoo]

great wall... build that thing !!

[@brianm7607]

That guy from The Star-Ledger should be worrying about New Jersey not the Mexico and Texas border.

[@danahorton1202]

remember up to colorado and northern california was MEXICO history is a wonderful thing if you remember it

[@nenaj1]

Not anymore. Stop being trapped in the past. It belonged to the Spanish conquistadores. Not Mexico. There are borders and rules to be followed now.

[@Trolleyatthestation]

Yeah

[@MeMe-po1ze]

For a second, I thought he was a communist, but it said "columnist" xD

[@high-man6917]

Can we all just get along and eat some good food together

[@anthonymazziotti1605]

There should be razor wire on the top of the walls

[@surewhynot6040]

The Berlin Wall was a success.

[@lorijacobs3331]

Can they squeeze themselves or kids through?

[@kahlilsykies9139]

That was in Hidalgo. Not McAllen. I'm in McAllen now. I go to Reynosa, México from Hidalgo and back frequently. Through that vary area. There is a similar wall in Nogales, Arizona and El Paso, Texas. Anyway. The geography and topography of the area itself you can see, poses some real challenges for building a wall. Not only because of the Rio Grande River. But also because the border is asymmetrical. That means that yes, America would have to give up territory to build the wall. That would bring about challenges, that would take some time to actually sort out. If anything could be sorted out. They probably won't do that.

[@johnjones7035]

FINISH THE WALL

[@JaimeGomez-fv9sz]

NJ so what's the problem? What's the issue? US or owners are not giving up anything just a buffer between the river. I have lived 55yrs in McAllen TX and there is an illegal alien problem. MAGA KAG Wall is making a difference.

[@mindpeddler8837]

Stop watching Mainstream Media

[@robnowe5464]

**EXTRAPOLATED ***** *20210104 **** *Grand Total 457+ miles *** (CBP: 453 miles 20210104 ; Private: 4 miles). *Promise Kept!* This is ≥ 101% of 450 mile goal, ≥ 89% of 509 mile goal, ≥ 69% of previous 654 mile preexisting, ≥ 45% of 1,000 miles, & ≥ 23% of entire southern border. _*Extrapolated @ 1 mile per day using recent rate._

[@DomingoDeSantaClara]

Has Mexico paid for it yet?

[@chickenoraria7559]

Nope

[@wor53lg50]

Why are they electric power lines going across then?? Its either pinching elecric or selling it whichever way.. No hatred gets in the way of greed aye.

[@iplz]

You've done it now yanks.

[@annastilwell4116]

You must be a democrat. Phil

[@douglasmacgregor3878]

That was a fair report

[@kimyee2083]

Try again I sti!l do not understand what is the point of the speech.

[@onepresidentmusic8166]

Call that a wall what a joke

[@robertselman716]

So

[@luvlabso130]

Guess this guy is happy with his vote for open borders Biden

[@Vifi333]

This fence will rusted

[@lindahantke681]

Do we care if it helps?

[@Ricobaca]

Build a real wall....get in it or get out.

[@samualcrocket1405]

The Border Wall is going up fast now.

[@MarcelHVAC]

@@samualcrocket1405 no not at all

[@samualcrocket1405]

@@MarcelHVAC We have a different president now who is controlled by open birder globalists and corporations seeking cheap foreign labor to maximize profits. If President Trump was still in office the Border Wall would have been finished by now.

[@rbar6501]

Very simple sell that to mexico

[@jamesware5100]

hell no

[@Trolleyatthestation]

Yeah lol

[@astariojna7456]

Sorunsuz abd ye gitmek isteyen ulassin garantili

[@blackmaskdoctor0fficial651]

He looks like trump

[@intoxicviii]

Sad to see human kind building walls instead of making this world a better place. I can only dream of a place where we all are equal & help one another to make this world more, better, clean & safe. I could've been having life on other planets by now, but this world is going down hill so fast. By 2030 Human life will not be anything 🙁

[@rockystelone21]

Go tell Israel and Guatemala that

[@robertracy6860]

oh brother...sorry the world isnt unicorns and pixie dust dude. There are bad people in the world and its common sense to protect yourself from them. There is plenty of good in the world too.

[@samualcrocket1405]

Help is not the same as invading another's country's territory. That is an act of war. The Border Wall is a symbol of American patriotism and love for country. It is restoring American Sovereignty and Citizenship.