10. American-Mexican Wall
On the subject of immigration, one cannot simply ignore the wall. During the early stages of Trump’s campaign, he spoke often about how he would handle foreigners coming to the country. In one of the most seemingly outlandish statements ever made, Trump declared that he wanted to build a wall- specifically along the U.S./Mexico border.
Much like his other policies on this list, there are some who strongly agree with this decision. However, there are also some valid concerns that come with this choice, if it comes into play. First off: it would take a lot of man-power, resources, and finances to actually build such a wall and could set our nation’s budget back by a large margin. Second, this will not go over well in our relations with Mexico.
If you’re not quite following, imagine a new family moving into the empty house next door to you. Instead of welcoming you and being friendly, they simply put a giant fence between the two homes, with nothing but a “Stay On Your Side” sign hanging from it. That’s essentially how the Mexicans will likely perceive this wall, which wouldn’t hold over well if any wars break out.
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