Trump administration officials announced Wednesday that they are suspending funding for two multibillion-dollar infrastructure developments in New York due to concerns the funds could be tied to “unconstitutional” diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought revealed that $18 billion in funding has been put “on hold” for the Hudson Tunnel Project and Manhattan’s Second Avenue Subway development. The projects are under “administrative review to determine whether any unconstitutional practices are occurring,” according to the Trump administration, which accused Democrats of stalling the review by blocking a congressional budget measure this week designed to keep the government funded.
