Trump Kills $4B in Funding for California’s Bullet Train, Blasts “Boondoggle” Rail Project
Trump Slams Brakes on California High-Speed Rail: $4B Federal Funding Revoked
President Donald Trump has pulled the plug on $4 billion in federal funding for California’s embattled high-speed rail project, striking a blow to the state’s most ambitious infrastructure initiative. Citing financial mismanagement, missed deadlines, and unrealistic projections, the White House declared there is “no viable path forward” for the 800-mile bullet train intended to connect San Francisco and Los Angeles.
The decision reignites a long-running feud between Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom, and places the future of the nation’s most high-profile rail project in serious jeopardy.
Why the White House Cut the Cord
“Boondoggle” Project Under Federal Scrutiny
According to a detailed 315...