SouthernWorldwide.com – U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced on Wednesday that the primary border wall, stretching from the Pacific to the Gulf of America, is slated for completion by June 2027.
He further stated that all associated contracts are expected to be issued by the end of the current month, highlighting the department’s significant progress.
Mullin’s remarks were made during his testimony before the House Homeland Security Committee regarding the department’s budget for fiscal year 2027. He had previously testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday.
The secretary clarified that this primary wall is distinct from the secondary wall project.
“The primary wall is the first line of defense because of how the cartels adapt. They are thugs and terrorists,” Mullin explained.
He elaborated on the necessity of a secondary wall, stating, “We have to push out a secondary wall because they’ve been going in and cutting the wall. Before we can respond to some of these remote areas, they’ve been able to get through.”
Mullin emphasized that each mile of fencing installed by the department contributes to reducing the “choke point” for criminals attempting to cross the border.
To counteract potential breaches, Mullin indicated that 150-foot secondary walls will be deployed in specific locations. These will be complemented by a “smart wall” system designed to provide real-time information on the number of individuals present.
“The smart wall is pretty impressive, and we can put a drone in the sky and immediately keep eyes on them,” he stated.
He expressed confidence in the project’s timeline, adding, “We’re well within track. The secondary wall — we feel like if we can continue to have the progress we have and the partnerships we’re having, we will probably complete that in the summer of 2028. All of it will be fully completed.”
Mullin also noted his personal involvement in overseeing the wall’s construction, having made several trips to the border and utilized aircraft for aerial surveys of substantial portions of the project.
Addressing concerns from some members of Congress, he said, “We have some Democrat members that [have] had some concerns — some Democrat senators, congressmen — every one we try to address immediately.”
