Trump promises $16B for new tunnel

U.S. President Donald Trump announced he is ready to allocate about $16 billion for the construction of a new tunnel under the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey, provided that New York's Penn Station South and Dulles International Airport near Washington are renamed in his honor. According to Trump, these funds would be a "big step" toward modernizing infrastructure and strengthening regional connections. In response, media outlets noted that renaming major transportation facilities is a decision for local authorities and federal agencies.

The planned tunnel will replace the existing rail infrastructure, ensuring faster and safer transportation flow. Trump emphasized that the renaming condition is "highly negotiable" and must be coordinated with local governments.

Context

The Hudson River tunnel project was discussed back in the 2010s, but funding remained unstable; in 2023, the possibility of its revival was discussed as part of federal investments.