Summary
The Trump administration is stopping $2.1 billion in funding for infrastructure projects in Chicago. The funding hold targets projects like the Red Line Extension and the Red and Purple Modernization Project. This decision is linked to concerns about race-based contracting during a government shutdown.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration is withholding $2.1 billion from Chicago infrastructure projects.
- The projects affected include the Red Line Extension and the Red and Purple Modernization Project.
- The funding hold is part of a broader strategy during a federal government shutdown.
- The administration previously froze $18 billion for New York City infrastructure projects.
- The reason given for the funding hold is to prevent funds from supporting race-based contracting.
- President Trump and his budget director announced the decision publicly.
- The administration views this as a way to cut back on Democratic spending priorities.
