President Donald Trump praises DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for painting the southern border wall black, calling it ‘untouchable’
President Donald Trump has publicly commended DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for implementing the plan to paint the entire southern border wall black, a move he believes will significantly enhance its effectiveness as a deterrent against illegal immigration. During a press briefing in the Oval Office, Trump expressed surprise that Noem had taken up his suggestion, remarking, ‘I didn’t know she was listening’ when he first proposed the idea.
The president praised the black finish for its heat-retaining properties, stating, ‘If it’s black, it’s going to be very hard to climb that sucker.’ Noem, who announced the initiative on Tuesday, explained that the black paint serves dual purposes: making the wall hotter in high temperatures, which makes climbing difficult, and preserving the metal from rust. She credited the recent Congressional funding for the project, which she claims has allowed the wall’s construction to progress at a rate of half a mile per day.
While the move has been viewed as a symbolic gesture by some, Trump emphasized its practical benefits, asserting that the wall’s construction meets the highest standards, including high-grade steel, reinforced with thick rebar and 9,000-pound concrete. The administration frames the project as part of its broader strategy to secure the border and encourage legal immigration, positioning the wall as a key component of the ‘American dream.’