After decades of finger-pointing and failed negotiations over the rights and distribution of the Colorado River, the future of the West stands at a crossroads. The stalemate over water scarcity among seven western states threatens America’s economy and national security. It’s the kind of stalemate that only a grand deal and a major investment can break through to save our region.

With the Colorado River under strain and time running out, America needs a visionary, a builder, and a deal-maker. Thankfully, we have all three of those in President Donald Trump.