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Date: 01-05-2025 - 21:58
Trump Vows to Defund Amtrak on Inauguration Day if Company Doesn't Take Responsibility for Passenger Deaths
In a shocking move, President-Elect Trump has announced his support for Union Pacific, citing the company's commitment to safety and efficiency. At the same time, Trump has issued an ultimatum to Amtrak, stating that he will defund the company on Inauguration Day if it doesn't take full responsibility for the deaths of seven passengers who perished on one of its trains recently.
According to sources close to the President-Elect, Trump is frustrated with Amtrak's lack of accountability and its attempts to shift the blame to Union Pacific. "Amtrak needs to own up to its mistakes and take responsibility for the safety of its passengers," Trump said in a statement. "If they can't do that, then maybe they don't deserve federal funding."
Trump's plan to defund Amtrak is not new, as his previous budget proposals have included cuts to the company's funding ¹. However, this latest move is seen as a direct response to the recent tragedy and Amtrak's handling of the situation.
Union Pacific, on the other hand, has welcomed Trump's support, stating that the company is committed to safety and efficiency. "We appreciate the President-Elect's recognition of our efforts to maintain a safe and reliable rail network," said a Union Pacific spokesperson.
As Inauguration Day approaches, Amtrak is facing a stark reality: take responsibility for the passenger deaths and reform its safety protocols, or risk losing federal funding. The company has yet to respond to Trump's ultimatum, but insiders say that Amtrak is scrambling to respond to the President-Elect's demands.
The fate of Amtrak and its passengers hangs in the balance, as Trump prepares to take office and make good on his promise to defund the company if it doesn't shape up. One thing is certain: the coming days will be crucial for Amtrak, as it navigates the treacherous waters of federal funding and presidential politics.
In a shocking move, President-Elect Trump has announced his support for Union Pacific, citing the company's commitment to safety and efficiency. At the same time, Trump has issued an ultimatum to Amtrak, stating that he will defund the company on Inauguration Day if it doesn't take full responsibility for the deaths of seven passengers who perished on one of its trains recently.
According to sources close to the President-Elect, Trump is frustrated with Amtrak's lack of accountability and its attempts to shift the blame to Union Pacific. "Amtrak needs to own up to its mistakes and take responsibility for the safety of its passengers," Trump said in a statement. "If they can't do that, then maybe they don't deserve federal funding."
Trump's plan to defund Amtrak is not new, as his previous budget proposals have included cuts to the company's funding ¹. However, this latest move is seen as a direct response to the recent tragedy and Amtrak's handling of the situation.
Union Pacific, on the other hand, has welcomed Trump's support, stating that the company is committed to safety and efficiency. "We appreciate the President-Elect's recognition of our efforts to maintain a safe and reliable rail network," said a Union Pacific spokesperson.
As Inauguration Day approaches, Amtrak is facing a stark reality: take responsibility for the passenger deaths and reform its safety protocols, or risk losing federal funding. The company has yet to respond to Trump's ultimatum, but insiders say that Amtrak is scrambling to respond to the President-Elect's demands.
The fate of Amtrak and its passengers hangs in the balance, as Trump prepares to take office and make good on his promise to defund the company if it doesn't shape up. One thing is certain: the coming days will be crucial for Amtrak, as it navigates the treacherous waters of federal funding and presidential politics.
