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At a rally in Phoenix on Monday night, President Trump said he'd build the border wall even "if we have to close down our government."
Why it matters: This is a new development in how Trump plans to ensure the wall gets built. The wall was central to Trump's campaign and a key point for his supporters. Here's how his plans for it have shifted over time: