Trump Administration Withdraws $4B Federal Funding From California High-Speed Rail
Trump Administration Withdraws $4B Federal Funding From California High-Speed Rail

Trump Administration Withdraws $4B Federal Funding From California High-Speed Rail

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President Donald Trump announced the termination of $4 billion in federal funding for California's high-speed rail project, criticizing it as a costly and never-completed initiative dubbed the "HIGH SPEED TRAIN TO NOWHERE." Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy supported the move, citing ballooning costs from $33 billion to $135 billion and the absence of any operational track despite years of spending. Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the funding cut as illegal and vowed to fight back, calling it a "gift to China" and emphasizing ongoing progress including completed structures and the start of track laying. The California High-Speed Rail Authority stated it has met all obligations and highlighted significant advancements such as 171 miles under construction, 15,500 jobs created, and environmental reviews completed. This funding revocation follows a Federal Railroad Administration review that concluded the project could not meet its grant obligations. The dispute underscores a broader political clash over infrastructure priorities and future transportation development in California.

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