With President Trump back in the White House, the border crisis is already coming under control. In just his first months back in office, illegal crossings have plummeted. The administration enforces our immigration laws and deports the violent criminals the previous administration allowed to roam free.

But securing the border isn’t just about enforcing existing laws. What about that “big beautiful wall” we’ve been promised? The wall that critics claimed would never materialize? The one that Biden halted construction on during his first day in office? Well, those critics are about to eat their words with a side of concrete and steel.

President Trump has officially awarded the first border wall construction contract of his second term, making good on his promise to complete the barrier between the United States and Mexico. The $70 million contract went to Granite Construction Company and will fund approximately seven miles of new border wall in Hidalgo County, Texas, within the U.S. Border Patrol’s Rio Grande Valley Sector. This strategically closes critical gaps left behind when Biden canceled existing contracts.

The Wall Makes Its Triumphant Return

The funding for this initial phase comes from money previously allocated in Customs and Border Protection’s 2021 fiscal year budget — resources that have been sitting unused while our border remained vulnerable. The construction will specifically target areas known to be heavily trafficked by cartels moving drugs and human trafficking victims into our country.

For Trump supporters who voted for border security in 2016, 2020, and 2024, this contract award represents a promise being fulfilled. It’s the first of what will likely be many similar announcements as the administration works to complete the comprehensive border barrier system.

Cleaning Up a $700 Million Taxpayer Nightmare

Would you believe American taxpayers were forced to shell out nearly $700 million just to not build the border wall? It’s true. When Biden paused wall construction in January 2021, contractors still had to be paid to do nothing. This wasteful pause cost approximately $6 million per day while construction sites sat idle.

From ‘Breitbart’:

The pause in construction required contractors to remain on the job site along with all equipment and materials until a final decision was reached. The border wall construction employees were only allowed to perform duties required to keep the worksite safe but received full pay during the delay period.

When Texas Had to Do Washington’s Job

While the federal government was busy dismantling border security under Biden, Texas stepped up to protect its citizens. Governor Greg Abbott took matters into his own hands, purchasing some of the abandoned border wall materials to construct state-funded sections of the barrier.

“Amidst reports of even more people coming in across the border, we know we have to step up and do more,” Abbott explained at the time. His leadership demonstrates how conservative governors can effectively respond when the federal government abandons its constitutional duty to protect states from invasion.

Texas didn’t just talk about the problem — they invested their own resources to solve it. This partnership between state and federal authorities offers a model for how the border can be secured moving forward, with Trump now providing the federal leadership that was so desperately lacking.

Securing America’s Vulnerable Underbelly

The Rio Grande Valley Sector isn’t just another stretch of border — it’s historically been ground zero for illegal crossings and cartel activity. According to Customs and Border Protection, completing the border wall in these locations will significantly enhance the Department of Homeland Security’s ability to impede illegal entries and disrupt drug and human smuggling operations.

The seven miles of wall being constructed won’t just be a physical barrier; they’ll serve as a powerful message that America’s sovereignty matters and our laws will be enforced. More importantly, they’ll funnel border crossings to legal ports of entry where proper vetting can occur, ensuring that those who enter our country do so in accordance with our laws.

With this first contract, President Trump is sending an unmistakable message to the world: America’s border security is non-negotiable, and promises made to the American people will be kept. As additional contracts are awarded in the coming months, we’ll see the vision of a secure southern border finally become reality.

Key Takeaways:

• President Trump has awarded the first border wall contract of his second term.
• The $70 million contract will close critical gaps in the wall left by the Biden administration.
• While the federal government previously abandoned its border security responsibilities, state leaders like Texas Governor Greg Abbott stepped up.

Source: Breitbart