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Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Rodney Scott, left, listens to Blaine area port director Harmit S. Gill during a visit at the Point Roberts port of entry between the United States and Canada, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Point Roberts, Wash.
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AP Exclusive: Trump’s border chief defends wall plans in Texas’ Big Bend despite a court setback
The Trump administration's top border official is defending plans to build a wall in Texas' Big Bend region. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott argues the entire $46 billion wall project is essential for U.S. border security. This comes despite opposition from landowners, businesses and environmentalists in Texas. A judge recently paused construction, citing potential harm. Scott emphasizes the importance of knowing who and what enters the United States, calling it "non-negotiable." The Republican administration is pushing to complete the wall by the end of President Donald Trump’s second term. Scott talked to The Associated Press in Washington state, where he accompanied a CBP unit that patrols coastal waterways.
