Trump: ‘I Don’t Do Anything For Political Gain’ But ‘Politically Speaking, The Wall Is A Total Winner’

TIJUANA, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 22: U.S. military troops stand on the U.S. side of the San Ysidro port of entry during a "large-scale operational readiness exercise" which briefly closed the border crossing on November 22... TIJUANA, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 22: U.S. military troops stand on the U.S. side of the San Ysidro port of entry during a "large-scale operational readiness exercise" which briefly closed the border crossing on November 22, 2018 in Tijuana, Mexico. Parts of the migrant caravan have been arriving to Tijuana after traveling for more than a month through Central America and Mexico to reach the U.S. border. President Donald Trump today threatened to close the U.S.-Mexico border if the arrival of migrants leads to a loss of 'control' on the Mexican side. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) MORE LESS
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President Donald Trump emphasized how much he wants a border wall during a Tuesday interview with Politico, a constant catchphrase during his campaign and the possible catalyst of a government shutdown in coming weeks if he can’t get the billions he needs to build it.

“I don’t do anything…just for political gain,” Trump told Politico. “But I will tell you, politically speaking, that issue is a total winner. People look at the border, they look at the rush to the police, they look at the rock throwers and really hurting three people, three very brave border patrol folks — I think that it’s a tremendous issue, but much more importantly, is really needed. So we have to have border security.”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan disproved his statement on Tuesday, confirming that there were no serious injuries resulting from the border clash between immigrants and officers.

Despite Trump’s desires, a current lack of will to compromise from Democrats makes getting the wall funding seem unlikely.

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  1. Yep, it’s turning Texas Blue.

    So much winning…

  2. It bears repeating:

    All in all,
    You’re just another
    Prick with no wall…

  3. I’ve read of interviews with two major news orgs and Trump in the last two days, WaPo and Politico. I don’t recall reading summations wherein Trump was asked in either interview why Congress needed to fund the wall since Trump promised the electorate during the campaign Mexico was paying for it.

    Trump is correct on one claim he makes. Our national media journalists are lame as hell.

  4. There really is no bottom to a psycho’s genius mind.
    deeper and deeper he goes into that defunct psychological nightmare he calls, his safe zone.
    This country needs a break from him soon.
    Please have an indictment Mueller with his name on it.
    Flush this creep once and for all.

  5. 67 Senators.

    Without a list of 67 Senators he finishes his term.

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