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Trump promised a border wall... here's why these Texans could LOSE their land | CITIES UNDER SIEGE

12 SEP 2026 · 12:00 ET·19:05·70.9K VIEWS·1.6× USUAL PACE

President Trump's promise of a border wall has led to the federal government threatening to seize private land from landowners in Texas through eminent domain, impacting a five-generation ranching family near Big Bend National Park. This project, costing $46 billion, is alienating lifelong conservatives, including a former Border Patrol veteran now serving as county sheriff, who feel betrayed by the administration's broken promises and aggressive land acquisition tactics.

WHY IT MATTERS

The use of eminent domain and the potential seizure of private land for border wall construction is creating significant political backlash in Texas, potentially influencing upcoming midterm elections and the races for the Texas Senate and Governor's seats.

ALSO DISCUSSED

The video touches on the environmental impact of the wall construction, the financial dealings of the construction company with the Trump campaign, and the political races for Texas Senate and Governor.

DONALD TRUMP BORDER WALL EMINENT DOMAIN BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK TEXAS MIDTERM ELECTIONS

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