in december 2018, kolfage started an attempt to raise $1 billion via gofundme for the construction of a border wall between the united states and mexico. kolfage said the target figure was achievable, adding "this won't be easy, but it's our duty as citizens". in an email to the "washington post", kolfage stated that he began the fundraiser as "political games from both parties" have been holding back funding for the wall. within three days, over $9 million had been raised.