Biden attacked from both sides over new Texas border wall
Saturday, 7 October 2023
WASHINGTON, Oct 06 (BBC): President Joe Biden is under fire from both Republicans and Democrats after his administration announced new border wall construction in Texas.
Mr Biden said he was unable to stop the work because the funding was signed off while Donald Trump was president.
Members of his Democratic Party said walls did not work, while rival Republicans accused him of hypocrisy.
Some 20 miles (32km) of barriers will be built in a sparsely populated stretch of the Rio Grande Valley.
While campaigning for president in 2020, Mr Biden promised he would not build another foot of wall if elected. He said it was "not a serious policy solution".