Trump Plots to Put Tacky Stamp on Iconic New York Institution
The Daily Beast • • business
Key Points:
- The new design for New York's Penn Station features prominent gold embellishments, American flags, and a presidential seal with President Donald Trump's name, reflecting his signature style.
- The revamped station will be brighter and will not require Madison Square Garden to move, maintaining its current location atop the station.
- Although there were discussions about renaming the station "Trump Station," the renderings still label it as "Pennsylvania Station," and Trump has denied seeking to attach his name to it.
- The Trump administration took control of the project from the MTA last year, demanding construction start by the end of next year, but local officials have criticized the bidding process for lack of transparency and public input.
- Penn Transformation Partners, the master developer selected for the project, includes firms and individuals with close ties to Trump, such as Vornado led by Trump ally Steve Roth and Peter Cipriano, a former Trump DOT advisor.