The woman who could bust Trump's 'big beautiful bill'

Original Publication Date: June 26, 2025

President Trump's controversial border wall is soon to be put to the test by a growing problem that could undermine its purpose altogether. As the border wall's primary champion, Trump insisted that it would be beautiful and impenetrable, but a recent study has found that the wall is severely lacking in a key engineering regard – durability. With the extreme temperatures of the desert climate in mind, the wall was designed with an innovative concrete mix that could withstand extreme temperatures. However, a recent mock-up of the wall in Ohio exposed a critical flaw – the concrete panels cracked under simulated extreme weather within just three months, leading to concerns about the wall's ability to withstand the elements along the actual border. With the midterm elections around the corner, the fate of the border wall and its $30 billion price tag is once again up in the air.