"Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Fox News that the Trump administration wants to retract $4 billion allocated for California's high-speed rail project, citing wasteful spending."
"Scott Wiener, a state senator, criticized the Trump administration, claiming their hostility stems from a broader disdain for public transportation initiatives across California, viewing it as a leftist agenda."
The Trump administration is poised to cancel $4 billion in funding for California's high-speed rail project due to concerns over its excessive costs and delays. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy highlighted this decision during a Fox News interview, indicating that California has 30 days to justify the funding. Critics, including state Senator Scott Wiener, claim the administration's actions reflect a broader hostility towards public transportation and California. Despite the setback, the California High-Speed Rail Authority plans to formally counter the administration's report, labeling it as misguided and insisting on defending the project's importance.
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