Gen. Kelly Says Experts Wanted More Wall at the Border

The transcript discusses the debate over building a wall along the border, highlighting differences between the President's initial campaign promise of a concrete wall and the eventual preference for a see-through steel barrier. Experts from Customs and Border Protection emphasized the need for visibility through the wall for security reasons. Historical context is provided, noting that Congress authorized 650 miles of wall in 2006. The transcript concludes with the presentation of wall prototypes to the President, who agreed with experts on the benefits of a steel picket fence design.

What was the President's campaign promise regarding the wall?

What did the Customs and Border Protection experts suggest about the wall?

How did the experts propose to improve the existing barrier?

What was the reasoning behind wanting a see-through wall?

What was the significance of the prototypes brought to the President?