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US President Issues Executive Order to Build a Wall
Donald Trump issues an executive order to build a wall on the US border with Mexico
President Donald Trump has said his government will immediately start work on building a wall between the United States and Mexico - fulfilling a main election campaign promise. Addressing the Department of Homeland Security, Mr Trump said the barrier would deter illegal immigration and drug cartels.
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