President Trump harshly criticized California's high-speed bullet train project, claiming it is the worst-managed project he has seen, citing significant budget overruns. His remarks followed a report from project inspector general Benjamin Belnap, indicating that the California High-Speed Rail Authority is unlikely to meet its goal of initiating passenger service between Merced and Bakersfield by 2033. This project has faced numerous challenges since voters approved its funding in 2008, with plans continuously deviating and project complexity increasing over time, prompting frustration from officials like Governor Gavin Newsom.
The train that's being built between Los Angeles and San Francisco is the worst-managed project I think I've ever seen, and I've seen some of the worst.
Uncertainty about some parts of the project has increased as the authority has recently made decisions that deviated from the procurement and funding strategies.
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