Summary
The Trump administration announced plans to take control of Union Station in Washington, DC. The Department of Transportation officially owns the station, and Secretary Sean Duffy stated they intend to manage it to increase revenue. Plans also include integrating a new fleet of faster trains.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration plans to take control of Union Station, a major train hub in Washington, DC.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the decision alongside Amtrak leaders.
- Union Station serves as a train station, shopping center, and transit point for buses and metro lines.
- The Department of Transportation owns the building and wants to enhance its management.
- This decision connects to broader efforts by Trump to expand his influence in Washington, DC.
- Trump issued an executive order declaring a "crime emergency" in Washington, DC, earlier this month.
- Crime statistics from the local police show a decrease in violent crime, despite claims to the contrary.
- Trump has also focused on increasing his influence over cultural institutions in the capital, like the Kennedy Center and Smithsonian Museums.
