The US Department of Transportation is withdrawing $4 billion in federal funding from California's high-speed rail project, with President Trump calling it a scam. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy echoed Trump's assessment, labeling the project as government incompetence and possible corruption. California officials have condemned the funding cut as unlawful, asserting that the state will consider all options to combat this decision. The California High-Speed Rail Authority emphasizes their progress, stating that 171 miles are under construction and that the project is nearing the track-laying phase, with thousands of jobs created.
President Donald Trump announced the US Department of Transportation will cut $4 billion in federal funding for California's high-speed rail project, labeling it a scam.
California officials reacted strongly against the federal funding cuts, asserting that canceling grants without cause is illegal and highlighting their compliance with all agreements.
California High-Speed Rail Authority indicated that the project is nearing the track-laying phase, with 171 miles in active construction and 15,500 jobs created.
Trump described the California high-speed rail initiative as ill-conceived and unnecessary, criticizing it as a total waste of taxpayer money.
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