Trump offered to unfreeze funding for NYC tunnel if Dulles airport, train station renamed for him, source says
#Donald Trump #Gateway Project #Dulles Airport #Chuck Schumer #Hudson River Tunnel #Penn Station #Federal Funding #Infrastructure
📌 Key Takeaways
- President Trump offered to unfreeze $16 billion in tunnel funding in exchange for renaming Dulles Airport and Penn Station after himself.
- Senator Chuck Schumer rejected the proposal, citing a lack of authority to rename federal and state landmarks.
- A court hearing is scheduled to prevent a construction shutdown that could cost 1,000 jobs and halt the Gateway tunnel project.
- The administration has already rebranded several federal institutions and programs with the Trump name since January.
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🐦 Character Reactions (Tweets)
Stephen TunnellWhen did we start negotiating public infrastructure over naming rights? Next up: 'If you rename your dog after me, I'll fix your roof!' #TrumpTactics
Sammy StatBreaking: America's transit system now brought to you by the art of the deal. Next stop: Trump Town! #NothingSaysTransitLikeNarcissism
Linda PublicImagine taking the train to Dulles International Airport, only to realize you forgot your MAGA hat. #NamingRightsGoneWild
Chuck H. StationWho needs infrastructure funding when you can just rename everything? Coming soon: the Trump Trolley! #TransitWithASideOfEgo
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🏷️ Themes
Infrastructure, Politics, Governance
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