Border construction paused at Big Bend National Park after public outcry
Summary
NPR’s Trump’s Terms reports that the Trump administration paused border construction in Big Bend National Park following bipartisan outrage. Guest Travis Bubenik explains that locals fear the infrastructure will damage the pristine landscape and harm the tourism-dependent economy. Despite low crossing rates in the rugged terrain, CBP initially defended the work before halting it for personal evaluation.
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Intro: Mattress Firm ad and show overview
CBP pauses border construction in Big Bend
Aerial view of rugged terrain and low crossings
Local outrage and economic threats to tourism
Outro: Support request and NPR podcast promos
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