House Republican Introduces Bill to Block Washington Rail Project Unless It’s Called the ‘Trump Train’
President Donald Trump smiles as he meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on April 7, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/Abaca/Sipa USA(Sipa via AP Images)
Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) wants the Washington, D.C. subway system to be renamed to honor President Donald Trump.
The lawmaker introduced legislation on Thursday called the Make Autorail Great Again Act, which would withhold federal funding meant for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority until it is renamed the Washington Metropolitan Authority for Greater Access, a play on Trump’s Make America Great Again slogan. The Metrorail would be renamed the Trump Train.
“All Aboard the TRUMP TRAIN!” Steuebe said in a statement. “WMATA takes $150M a year in federal funds and delivers nothing but delays, dysfunction, and decay. My bill blocks funding until WMATA is renamed WMAGA and the Metrorail becomes the TRUMP TRAIN.”
According to the lawmaker, the rebranding wouldn’t just be about a name change, but also addressing issues within the subway system.
“But this isn’t just about branding. It’s about accountability. WMATA’s reputation has been wrecked after years of mismanagement, breakdowns, and public distrust. Americans have demanded that Congress cut waste and improve efficiency. This bill answers that call,” he said.
Steube argued the subway system is in need of reforms ahead of the 2027 NFL Draft and multiple FIFA Club World Cup matches.
All Aboard the TRUMP TRAIN!
WMATA takes $150M a year in federal funds and delivers nothing but delays, dysfunction, and decay. My bill blocks funding until WMATA is renamed WMAGA and the Metrorail becomes the TRUMP TRAIN.
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— Congressman Greg Steube (@RepGregSteube) May 29, 2025
“Our capital’s transit system must meet the highest standards,” he said. “The American people expect modern, reliable, and well-managed public services in their nation’s capital. This bill leverages federal funding to ensure the transit system earns the right to represent the nation on the world stage.”
A similar bill was put forth in April by multiple House Republicans proposing that the Washington’s Dulles Airport be renamed “Donald J. Trump International Airport.”
