Trump Announces Investigation Into California High-Speed Rail Project

The president criticizes the project for delays, cost overruns, and management issues while California officials defend its progress.

President Trump called California's high-speed rail project 'the worst-managed project' he has ever seen and announced plans for a federal investigation.
The project, originally estimated at $33 billion in 2008, now has a projected cost of $107 billion, with significant delays pushing parts of its completion to 2033.
California High-Speed Rail Authority defended the project, highlighting progress on track construction, environmental clearances, and job creation in the Central Valley.
Critics, including Rep. Kevin Kiley and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, argue the project is a waste of taxpayer money and lacks sufficient funding for completion.
Governor Gavin Newsom and state officials maintain that the Merced-to-Bakersfield segment remains viable, despite challenges in securing the additional billions needed for the full system.