Odds Against Trump Getting Funding for His Border Wall
By Robert Duff in Politics News
Updated: April 12, 2020 at 8:17 am EDTPublished:
- Sportsbooks are offering several prop bets on U.S. President Donald Trump’s border wall
- Tuesday, Trump addressed the nation regarding the status of the wall
- Democrats and Trump are at a stalemate over funding for the wall
Will Donald Trump’s dream of a border wall come to fruition, or will the wall come tumbling down before it is ever built? That’s the question on America’s mind, and sportsbooks are offering you the chance to put your money where your thoughts are.
Sportsbooks have a series of prop wagers on how the current standoff over funding for Trump’s proposed wall at the U.S.-Mexico border will play out.
Will Funding for the Border Wall Be Approved?
| Will Funding for the Border Wall Be Approved? | Odds |
|---|---|
| Yes | +150 |
| No | -200 |
Trump made the border wall one of his key talking points during the 2016 U.S. Presidential election.
Oh man, once Trump gets his wall he better hope no one shows Mexico this old video we found. pic.twitter.com/FtzeGlmecz
— The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) January 10, 2019
Not only did he insist that it would get built, but Trump also bragged to his supporters that Mexico would pay for it. That option is off the table, and with Democrats not interested in supplying funding, Trump looks to have thrown up a brick by jumping all over his wall issue.
All in All, Will Trump Ever Get His Wall?
Trump stormed out of a meeting with Democratic leaders on Wednesday when they refused to provide funding for the wall.
"Know when to walk away from the table." The Art of the Deal
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 27, 2011
Trump is all about winning – it’s one of his favorite words – but the current shutdown of the U.S. government nears record length, and no end appears in sight. As Democrats refuse to bend, Trump is growing more intractable.
How Long Will the Government Shutdown Last After Jan. 8?
| How Long Will the Government Shutdown Last After Jan. 8? | Odds |
|---|---|
| Over 20.5 Days | +130 |
| Under 20.5 Days | -170 |
Trump looks to have backed himself into a corner on this issue and as long as the Democrats stand firm, his only way out would appear to be to capitulate. But is he stubborn enough to own the record as the President with the longest government shutdown on his resume? At this point, it would appear so.
How Far is Trump Willing to Go?
Trump went on TV Tuesday and gave a national address, citing a crisis at the southern border, when in fact all evidence points to the contrary. Trump is visiting the border on Thursday, playing to his base, who are still showing support for him, even though a Quinnipiac University study indicated 62 percent of Americans don’t want the wall.
MOMENTS AGO: President Trump leaves for U.S.-Mexico border as government shutdown enters 20th day over wall funding https://t.co/BAlTxqYvJB pic.twitter.com/Sy64tRLfJe
— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 10, 2019
Trump does have, pardon the expression, one trump card he could play – use an executive order to bypass congress and declare a national emergency in order to gain wall funding.
Will Trump Declare a National Emergency for Wall?
| Will Trump Declare a National Emergency for Wall? | Odds |
|---|---|
| Yes | -140 |
| No | +100 |
*Emergency must be declared by Jan 18.
Might Trump do this? He’s a desperate man with a massive ego. It’s entirely possible he’ll see this as the only way to save face with his base.
Sports Writer
An industry veteran, Bob literally taught the course on the history of sports at Elder College. He has worked as a Sports Columnist for Postmedia, appeared as a guest on several radio stations, was the Vice President of the Society For International Hockey Research in Ontario, and written 25 books.
