In his first appearance in the White House Briefing Room, president Trump congratulates Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on being elected speaker of the House. Trump also talks about his demand that the U.S. Congress fund a border wall and says that Americans support the construction of a wall. Brandon Judd, Art Del Cueto and Hector Garza from the National Border Patrol Council, express support for the president and say that walls are effective for security. Press Secretary Sarah Sanders introduces President Trump.
