Construction on the Gateway tunnel project, a $16 billion initiative to create new train tunnels under the Hudson River, is on the verge of collapse. The project's leaders have warned that if funding mandated by Congress isn't reinstated next week, construction will grind to a halt. This decision was made due to the project's dwindling line of credit, and officials are now urging President Trump to step in with much-needed financial support.
The project is nearing its final stretch, with only weeks left before tunneling begins under the riverbed. A custom-built machine is already on site, ready to be assembled. However, without renewed funding, the labor unions representing workers at the site have come together to plead their case to Trump. They argue that canceling construction would not only result in thousands of lost jobs but also mean spending unnecessary funds on shut-down costs.
Critics are pointing fingers, with Schumer claiming this is an example of "insane" decision-making by Trump's administration. White House officials now attribute the halt to Democrats' stance on immigration policies, rather than legitimate issues surrounding the Gateway project's contracts.
The situation has sparked a heated debate, with several construction leaders urging the president to prioritize Americans over immigration concerns. A partial shutdown looms in the federal government next week if Congress fails to make an agreement.
Gateway officials stress that one billion dollars have already been invested into this project, making it a loss of taxpayer funds should construction halt now. The entire initiative could be avoided had former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie not pulled funding for another ARC Project aimed at building new train tunnels beneath the Hudson River in 2010.
With just days left before construction's demise, Trump must decide whether to step in and save the project or allow thousands of workers to lose their jobs.
The project is nearing its final stretch, with only weeks left before tunneling begins under the riverbed. A custom-built machine is already on site, ready to be assembled. However, without renewed funding, the labor unions representing workers at the site have come together to plead their case to Trump. They argue that canceling construction would not only result in thousands of lost jobs but also mean spending unnecessary funds on shut-down costs.
Critics are pointing fingers, with Schumer claiming this is an example of "insane" decision-making by Trump's administration. White House officials now attribute the halt to Democrats' stance on immigration policies, rather than legitimate issues surrounding the Gateway project's contracts.
The situation has sparked a heated debate, with several construction leaders urging the president to prioritize Americans over immigration concerns. A partial shutdown looms in the federal government next week if Congress fails to make an agreement.
Gateway officials stress that one billion dollars have already been invested into this project, making it a loss of taxpayer funds should construction halt now. The entire initiative could be avoided had former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie not pulled funding for another ARC Project aimed at building new train tunnels beneath the Hudson River in 2010.
With just days left before construction's demise, Trump must decide whether to step in and save the project or allow thousands of workers to lose their jobs.
, this Gateway tunnel project is literally on life support rn 
! I cant believe they're runnin outta funds 
and now labor unions are cryin out for help 
Trump gotta step in ASAP 
'fore thousands lose their jobs 
and we waste more tax payer $$$ 
. It's so sad that Schumer is playin the "insane" card 
... like it's not a legit issue at all 
. Can't believe they're sayin it's 'bout immigration policies 
when it's really just about gettin the job done 
. Come on, Trump, do what's right for America 
and these workers 
!
it's like, what if we have a tunnel emergency or something? 
do you think they'll ever finish it? i heard there's already a lot of money invested in the project which is kinda sad because what if it all goes to waste 
Schumer says Trump's team is being insane while White House folks say it's Democrats' fault... i don't get it 
can someone explain it to me? 
and what if it stops because of politics? that would be super lame 
Trump needs to step up and show some leadership here, for real. Can we please just get this done already? 
. It's not just about jobs - if construction halts, those workers will struggle to find new employment 
. But at the same time, I get why Trump's team is being extra cautious with immigration policies 
. Maybe the President should try finding some middle ground instead of pointing fingers? 
The drama around Trump's involvement is just adding fuel to the fire... will he step in and save the day or let thousands of workers down? It's a tough call, but someone's gotta make it happen! 
is just crazy. I feel bad for those workers who are gonna lose their jobs it's like, what happened to all that progress they made? 
. and omg one billion dollars down the drain if this thing stops construction 
! I don't get why there's all this drama over immigration policies when we're already losing a gazillion dollars 
. It's like they say, if you spend a billion bucks already, might as well see it through to the end 
Meanwhile, thousands of people are gonna lose their jobs and I just can't even 
. It's like they're gonna prioritize politics over people 
!
anyway, can't trust Schumer to speak for anyone but himself... always playing politics like it's his job 
... maybe some kind of compromise or temp fix could work? 
? It's like, can we get some clarity on what's going on here? The Gateway tunnel project is literally on the brink of collapse and no one seems to be taking responsibility. And now it sounds like Trump is getting pulled into this mess 
! Can't they just agree on something for once?
. I just hope Trump sees reason and steps in to save this project before it's too late 
!