Signs bearing President Trump’s name have gone up at major construction projects financed by the 2021 law, which he strenuously opposed ahead of its passage.
Trump is putting his name on infrastructure projects across America financed by President Biden’s 2021 infrastructure bill that Trump opposed. This is pure gaslighting and taking credit for something that isn’t due.
For example, signs bearing Trump’s name have been seen at Amtrak bridge and tunnel projects in states like Connecticut and Maryland.
This development is notable because:
Trump opposed the bill In 2021, Trump called the bill “a loser for the U.S.A.” and warned that any Republican lawmakers who supported it could be thrown out of office.
Amtrak is replacing the signage Amtrak stated that the new Trump signs were a “voluntary Amtrak initiative, updating outdated signage” that previously mentioned President Biden.
Administration changes The new signs follow the change in presidential administrations and appear on sites where construction started during Biden’s presidency.
Projects funded by the original law The new signage typically includes smaller text stating that the project is “funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,” the official name of the Biden-era legislation.
Critics point to a contradiction This has led to accusations of “gaslighting” and taking credit for a project that Trump had previously tried to derail.
After taking office, the Trump administration also issued an executive order to pause the disbursement of funds under the 2021 infrastructure law and the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. The specific impact of this order on ongoing projects is still developing and is subject to political debate.