Why a border wall divides even Trump voters in Texas
April 3, 2026
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April 3, 2026
Why a border wall divides even Trump voters in Texas
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<p>In Big Bend, Texas, residents across party lines are voicing strong opposition to the Trump administration’s plans for a new border wall, arguing it would disrupt communities and threaten a beloved region along the Rio Grande. USA TODAY National News Reporter <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/01/big-bend-border-wall-texas-mexico-rio-grande/89331057007/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lauren Villagran traveled to Big Bend</a> and joins The Excerpt to share their concerns.</p><p>Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to <a href="mailto:podcasts@usatoday.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcasts@usatoday.com</a>. </p><p>Episode transcript <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/03/big-bend-texas-residents-push-back-on-trumps-border-wall-the-excerpt/89443721007/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">available here</a>. </p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>
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