US President Donald Trump participates in a ceremony commemorating the 200th mile of border wall at ... [+] the international border with Mexico in San Luis, Arizona, June 23, 2020. The White House declined to comment on whether Trump knew of the connection between Fisher and We Build The Wall. Crucial QuoteThe White House insisted at the time that Trump’s interest in Fisher was due to their cost efficiency. “The President is one of the country’s most successful builders and knows better than anyone how to negotiate the best deals,” White House press secretary Sarah Sanders told the Washington Post. Further ReadingForbes - Trump Pick For Border Wall Contract Has History Of Environmental, Workplace ViolationsWashington Post – ‘He always brings them up’: Trump tries to steer border wall deal to North Dakota firmForbes – These Texas Brothers Could Make Millions Building The First New Section Of Trump’s Border Wall

Source: Forbes August 20, 2020 17:15 UTC