Either the number of apprehensions dropping is a mark of strong border security or the number spiking is, but not both. As for Trump’s broader rhetoric on paying for the wall, he’s right that Democrats generally oppose his proposals. (Philip Bump/The Washington Post)As for the wall, most Americans think that its construction isn’t a priority at all. (Philip Bump/The Washington Post)In fact, even a quarter of Republicans think that funding the wall shouldn’t be an obstacle to a budget deal on Trump’s part. This poll didn’t ask a related question: How many Americans think that the cost of the wall will ultimately be borne by Mexico?

Source: Washington Post December 11, 2018 14:48 UTC