Border wall eroded

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Stories of a collapsed wall are false as expected. However, it does look like the border wall built right on banks of the river is subject to a lot of erosion.

This private border wall was already at risk of falling down if not fixed. A hurricane made things worse.
This private border wall was already at risk of falling down if not fixed. A hurricane made things worse.

Engineering experts said photos of damage from last weekend’s storms reinforce the idea that building and maintaining a border fence so close to the river poses serious challenges.
The Texas Tribune The Texas Tribune

Slight of hand…

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Military projects in the coronavirus bill…

Republican coronavirus bill seeks to fund Pentagon projects that were cut to pay for Trump's border wall
Republican coronavirus bill seeks to fund Pentagon projects that were cut to pay for Trump's border wall

The Republican coronavirus response bill includes some $8 billion for the Department of Defense, including funds that would go towards military programs that were cut by the Trump administration in order to pay for the wall on the southern border with Mexico.
CNN CNN

Although the Supreme Court seems to be allowing these things

Supreme Court allows border wall construction during challenges
Supreme Court allows border wall construction during challenges

The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the Trump administration can proceed with plans to build a portion of the border wall while a challenge to use of Pentagon funds to do so plays out in court.
UPI UPI

Fake story

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The following made the rounds shortly after Hurricane Hannah came on shore. However, several issues wrong with it (e.g. time of day, landscape, bollard style) so most likely a fake account.

WATCH: Viral video claims to show ‘Trump’s border wall’ COLLAPSE under the wrath of Hurricane Hanna
WATCH: Viral video claims to show ‘Trump’s border wall’ COLLAPSE under the wrath of Hurricane Hanna

A section of the US-Mexico border wall in Texas allegedly failed to withstand the power of nature, according to a viral video. While its authenticity has been questioned, the clip sent President Trump’s critics into overdrive.
RT International RT International