Fact-check · Sep 10, 2026 · Donald Trump
“I built almost 2,000 miles of wall”
FALSE
What the record shows
CBP reports 458 miles of border wall constructed 2017-2021; 81% replaced existing barriers. Only 87 miles built where no barriers previously existed.
Sources
- CBP’s Historic First Year Under the Current Administration | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Fact Check: Did Trump Build the 'Big, Beautiful' Border Wall he Promised?
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