Mexico is 'paying' for the wall — through a trade deal?
WHEN & WHERE WAS IT SAID?
When: Jan 10, 2019
Where: Remarks in Texas during a border visit
Original context / reporting ↗They're paying for the wall in a great trade deal
WHAT HE SAID (WORD FOR WORD, SADLY)
He said Mexico was paying for the wall "in a great trade deal."
WHEN AND WHERE (THE RECEIPTS HAVE A CALENDAR)
Remarks in Texas during a border visit, Jan. 10, 2019.
WHAT THE RECORD SHOWS (BRING SNACKS)
- The Associated Press found that Mexico has refused to pay anything toward the wall.
- The updated trade deal contains no payment or refund for construction; the claimed economic benefits cannot be counted on or quantified.
- The original promise was that Mexico would pay directly.
WHY THIS MATTERS
The promise was a check from Mexico. The delivery was a different trade deal.
The Associated Press found that Mexico has refused to pay anything toward the wall and that the updated trade deal contains no payment or refund for construction; the claimed economic benefits cannot be counted on or quantified. The original promise was that Mexico would pay directly.
Finding: MisleadingTechnically words. Technically.
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