Mexican President skeptical of Biden’s border wall announcement.

The U.S. Government’s Doubtful ‌Plans for Border Wall Construction

In​ an ⁤engaging⁤ twist, Mexican president Andres ⁢Manuel Lopez Obrador revealed on Friday​ that the U.S. government is not keen on building new sections of the border​ wall ⁤with Mexico. Lopez Obrador dismissed the planned construction as mere publicity during ⁢a regular morning press conference.​ This announcement comes after the Biden ‌administration’s decision to continue the signature policy of ⁤the Trump administration.

A⁣ delegation of high-ranking U.S. officials,​ including Secretary ⁢of State Antony Blinken, met with their Mexican counterparts⁣ on Thursday. During these ​discussions, Lopez Obrador shared that the U.S. officials expressed their ⁣reluctance to proceed with further wall construction.

President Joe Biden emphasized that the funds allocated for the construction were approved by Congress and, therefore, he is legally bound to use them accordingly. Upon taking ​office, Biden⁣ had pledged that no more taxpayer dollars would be diverted for the border wall.

Furthermore, Lopez Obrador highlighted that Mexico does not​ view additional border wall construction as a solution to the migration​ problem. Instead, they advocate for addressing the root causes of migration.

Key ⁣Points:

• The U.S. government ⁢is doubtful about building new sections of the border wall.
• Mexican president Lopez Obrador dismisses the planned construction as mere publicity.
• A delegation of U.S. officials met with their Mexican ​counterparts to‌ discuss the matter.
• President Biden is legally bound⁣ to use the allocated funds for the construction.
• Mexico believes addressing the root causes of migration is more important than building a border wall.

Reporting⁤ by Kylie Madry

How does President⁣ Biden ‌justify using the allocated funds for the border wall ⁢construction, despite his previous pledge to not divert taxpayer dollars ⁤for it

The U.S. Government’s Doubtful Plans for Border Wall Construction

In an engaging twist, Mexican‌ President Andres ‍Manuel Lopez Obrador⁤ revealed on‍ Friday⁤ that the U.S. government is not keen on⁣ building new sections of the border wall‍ with Mexico. Lopez Obrador dismissed the planned construction as mere publicity ⁣during a regular morning press conference. ⁢This announcement ⁣comes after the Biden administration’s decision to continue the signature policy of ‍the Trump administration.

A⁤ delegation of⁢ high-ranking U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, met with their Mexican counterparts on Thursday. During these discussions, Lopez Obrador shared that the U.S. officials expressed their reluctance to proceed with further wall construction.

President ​Joe Biden emphasized that the funds allocated for the construction were approved by Congress and, therefore, he is legally bound to use them accordingly. Upon taking office, Biden had pledged that no more ⁤taxpayer dollars would be diverted for the border wall.

Furthermore, Lopez Obrador highlighted that Mexico ⁢does not view additional border wall construction ⁣as a ⁢solution to the migration problem. Instead, they advocate ⁤for ‍addressing ⁣the root causes of migration.

Key Points:

– The U.S. government is doubtful about building new sections of the border wall.

– Mexican President Lopez Obrador dismisses the planned ⁤construction as mere publicity.

– A delegation ​of ‍U.S. officials met with their Mexican counterparts to discuss the matter.

– President Biden is legally bound to use ⁣the allocated funds for the construction.

– Mexico believes addressing the root causes of migration is more important than building a border wall.

Reporting by Kylie Madry