Trump's next wall- but it won't keep the rising oceans out.

 

 

Trump's next wall might be around Mar-a-Lago- but it won't keep the rising oceans out. Also, metaphor?

But, in case you think I'm kidding: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/this-architecture-firm-build-wall-around-trumps-mar-a-lago

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