Summary
Former President Donald Trump has frozen $18 billion in federal funding intended for infrastructure projects in New York City. This funding halt impacts two major projects, including a rail tunnel under the Hudson River and the Second Avenue subway extension. The funding freeze coincides with a federal government shutdown and ongoing budget disagreements between Republicans and Democrats.
Key Facts
- Trump has stopped $18 billion in federal funding for New York City infrastructure projects.
- The funding freeze affects projects like a rail tunnel under the Hudson River and the Second Avenue subway extension.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, both from New York, are involved in the budget dispute with Trump.
- The Trump administration claims the funding halt is due to unconstitutional DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) practices.
- The federal government shutdown has contributed to delays in reviewing funding decisions.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul criticized the funding freeze, blaming it on political motives rather than DEI issues.
- The freeze follows previous threats by Trump to withhold funding from New York to leverage political influence.
