Report: Maintaining Border Wall May Balloon Its Costs Over Time

The video discusses the construction of a massive border wall along the Mexican border, costing $18 billion, making it one of the most expensive public works projects in U.S. history. Maintenance costs are expected to be high, with the Department of Homeland Security already spending millions. The Trump administration has completed 110 miles of new barriers, with plans to extend to 900 miles by 2022. Construction costs are significantly higher than similar projects in other countries. The wall faces challenges from smugglers and environmental factors, requiring ongoing repairs.

What is the estimated construction cost of the border wall along the Mexican border?

• $30 billion

• $25 billion

• $18 billion

• $10 billion

How much did the Department of Homeland Security spend on border fence maintenance?

• $100 million

• $200 million

• $274 million

• $300 million

By what year does the Trump administration plan to extend the border wall to 900 miles?

• 2022

• 2021

• 2023

• 2020

How does the cost of the new border wall compare to Israel's wall in the West Bank?

• Four times as much

• Three times as much

• Twice as much

• Five times as much

What natural event caused a section of the new wall to topple in California?

• Earthquake

• Landslide

• Flood

• High winds