Trump highlights the "wall" built around Odama's house during the fight for the financing of the border wall

DOSSIER: President Donald Trump signs a Criminal Justice Reform Act in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.
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President Trump pointed to the wall that former President Obama had built around his Washington headquarters, which is why Congress had to fund its barrier on the southern border.

"President and Mrs. Obama built / built a ten-foot wall around their home / DC complex. I agree, absolutely necessary for their safety. The United States needs the same thing, a slightly larger version!, "Said Trump in a tweet Sunday afternoon.

The former president and his wife, Michelle, bought the mansion of 8,200 square feet for $ 8.1 million in 2017, according to reports 19659005] The house is in Washington's Kalorama section, an exclusive enclave of diplomats, lobbyists and politicians, including Trump's daughter, Ivanka and her husband Jared, as well as the founder and CEO of Amazon, Jeff Bezos.

The Obamas bought the house afterwards by praising him when Obama stepped down in 2016.

At the. At the time, they had made several renovations to the property, including the wall.

Trump was fighting against congressional Democrats to secure funding for his wall on the southern border. 19659005] President wants $ 5 billion for the barrier but the Democrats do not offer than $ 1.6 billion for border security – and nothing for a wall.

This deadlock resulted in a partial closure of the government.

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