The only big picture I want to see is one of the completed wall.
That indeed is the bottom line. The Wall.
It’s presence or absence will be unambiguous to all.
Once in strategic places, the wall should be properly fortified. I’ve seen photos showing how easily sections of the built wall can be sawed right through.
To build something that easily destroyed is a waste of time, money and credibility. Plans must also be made for the detection and destruction of tunnels. Tunnels are already created and in full use along spots on the border.
If a year passes, and we are still at an impasse in Jan/Feb of 2020, with no wall and more kicking the can down the road postponements, there will likely be a few primary challenges. I appreciate Mr. Trumps efforts and stated intentions on this topic, but the results will speak the most loudly. It may require another republican to grab the baton and continue the marathon toward our goal.
Donald Trump can only do so much with ongoing adversaries from both parties plus the media, plus the average public school all working against what he stands for. I am thankful that the president has taken us closer to actual border security than any other president in recent decades.