President Trump criticized California's high-speed rail project, calling it the worst-managed project with massive cost overruns. He intends to investigate the project and questioned the possibility of kickbacks. Trump's remarks put him at odds with California Governor Newsom, who canceled parts of the project in 2019.
Key Points
Trump plans to investigate California's high-speed rail project due to massive cost overruns
California Governor Newsom canceled parts of the project in 2019, leading to a clash between him and Trump
President Biden restored funding for the project, but progress has been minimal