PolicySaturday, October 10, 2026The Guardian
Despair after 200-year-old ‘grandmother’ tree toppled for Trump’s border wall: ‘It crushes your heart’
A historic 200-year-old cottonwood tree, known as the “grandmother,” was recently cut down to facilitate the construction of former President Trump’s border wall, despite months of protest and occupation by environmental activists. This event highlights the ongoing conflict between border infrastructure development and the preservation of natural landmarks. The incident has drawn significant public outcry, underscoring the emotional and ecological impacts of such policies.
