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[–] stature 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

What to remember in negotiations is that the demand is high $5B. POTUS as an experienced negotiator and developer probably knows that for a lesser number that he could build a good border wall. Otherwise if he needed $5B as a bottom line, then he would have demanded something higher like $8B or more. If $5B is the true number, then POTUS set himself on a path to shut down govt for not getting the funding needed for a $5B wall. If POTUS needs less, then POTUS can 'compromise' to his true number and get what he wanted.