California's high-speed rail project is undergoing a compliance review by the Trump administration regarding $4 billion in federal funding. This investigation comes amid ongoing challenges the project faces in terms of budget and timeline. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized the need for accountability in federal investments. In response, the high-speed rail authority's CEO welcomed the chance for review, highlighting that the project has generated significant economic impact despite spending $13 billion so far, assuring that all funds are accounted for.
We can't just say we're going to give money and then not hold states accountable to how they spend that money - how they spend it per the agreements that they made with the federal government.
If California wants to continue to invest, that's fine, but we in the Trump administration are going to take a look at whether this project is worthy of a continual investment.
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