Watch: Trump’s Strangest Orders
8/20/2025 8:30:00 AM
US President Donald Trump ordered the southern border wall to be painted black to make it extremely hot and difficult to climb, aiming to deter illegal crossings in the intense heat.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced this directive in New Mexico, emphasizing that it is “a simple and effective enhancement to existing security measures, such as cameras and sensors.”
The move, part of Trump’s broader immigration strategy since taking office in 2025, has sparked mixed reactions, with supporters praising its ingenuity and critics calling it “inhumane and costly.”
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced this directive in New Mexico, emphasizing that it is “a simple and effective enhancement to existing security measures, such as cameras and sensors.”
The move, part of Trump’s broader immigration strategy since taking office in 2025, has sparked mixed reactions, with supporters praising its ingenuity and critics calling it “inhumane and costly.”