Trump wanted Dulles Airport, Penn Station named after him - in exchange for releasing federal funds
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- The Trump administration reportedly requested naming Dulles International Airport and New York’s Penn Station after President Trump as a condition for releasing federal funds for the $16 billion Gateway tunnel project between New York and New Jersey.
- Funding for the Gateway project was halted at the start of the federal government shutdown last fall, and despite appropriations being passed, the administration has yet to release the money, risking construction delays and layoffs.
- New York and New Jersey have sued to compel the release of funds, with the project warning that money will run out by Friday, potentially halting construction and affecting thousands of workers.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s office denied any trade involving naming rights, while Senator Kirsten Gillibrand condemned the proposal
