AdvertisementAcquiring Private Land Is Slowing Trump's Border WallDecember 20, 2019John BurnettfacebookEmailThe existing border wall (right) is seen near the construction site of new wall panels south of Donna, Texas, on Nov. 20. There is widespread skepticism on the border that President Trump will get anywhere near the 450 miles of wall he wants by next November. (Verónica G. Cárdenas for NPR)