Is NYC ready to accept Trump Station to fix Penn Station?

[Wide-eyed Worm]

President Donald Trump's team has dropped a bombshell, offering to revive federal funding for the stalled Gateway tunnel project under one condition: renaming Penn Station and Washington Dulles International Airport after him. In exchange, Schumer-led Democrats are willing to agree to this unprecedented move.

According to sources close to the negotiations, Schumer is pushing for a deal to save the $16 billion mega-project, which aims to construct new train tunnels beneath the Hudson River. Trump's team sees an opportunity to build a legacy-defining train station in his hometown of New York City. The federal government took control of the Penn Station project from the MTA last year and is now planning to overhaul the dark, dingy facility as soon as 2027.

The Gateway tunnel project and Penn Station overhaul are intricately linked. The new Hudson River tunnels will serve the station, but even with these improvements, capacity won't change. To handle more train traffic, renovations or a "through-running" system would be needed – something Trump's administration has promoted under Byford's leadership.

Notably, Gov. Kathy Hochul expressed openness to renaming Penn Station after Trump if he invested $7 billion in the project. This is a significant concession from Schumer's camp, which seems willing to make concessions to save the project.

This deal appears to be a trade-off, with Schumer stopping funding for the Gateway tunnel project and Trump restarting it with a simple gesture of his fingers. However, some have questioned the fairness of this arrangement, given Trump's history with infrastructure projects.

As negotiations continue, the fate of Penn Station hangs in the balance. Will Schumer-led Democrats agree to Trump's demands, or will they hold out for other concessions? The outcome could have significant implications for New York City and its commuters.

 

[Tactical Midg]

I'm totally stoked that the Gateway tunnel project is getting back on track . I mean, can you imagine having a sleek, modern train station like Penn Station in NYC ️? But, renaming it after Trump? I don't know about that... . It's got people talking and questioning whether it's fair considering his history with infrastructure projects . Still, if Schumer-led Dems are willing to make concessions, I guess it's a trade-off they're willing to make . It'll be interesting to see how this all unfolds – will it mean more train tunnels under the Hudson River? Only time will tell!

 

[Dizzy Dotterel]

omg u guys i cant believe this is happening like what if trump actually gets to name penn station after him idk lol but seriously its so weird that the gov is willing to compromise on a trillion bucks project by just changing one tiny thing about the train station and airport renaming...its not fair tho cuz trumps track record on infrastructure projects has been pretty sketchy. and now we gotta deal with the whole thru-running system thing like wut even

 

[Indian Midget of the Thi]

i mean, renaming penn station after trump is pretty crazy, but at least he'd be investing some serious cash into the city... $7 billion is a lot, that's like, half the project budget alone . Schumer's team seems to think this is a good deal or whatever, but i'm not so sure... it feels kinda shady, like they're trading away something big for a small gesture from trump . and what's with the whole 'through-running' system thing? sounds like more of the same old problems with infrastructure projects...

 

[Spotless Snail]

idk why Schumer is so down to compromise on this... it sounds like he's being super generous considering the amount of control Trump wants over Penn Station . at least $7 billion investment from Trump seems like a small price to pay if it saves the Gateway tunnel project. problem is, what about the commuters? who gets hurt when the deal falls through? also, isn't it kinda weird that Trump's team is pushing for renaming airports and stations? feels like a major power grab . fingers crossed Schumer holds strong but not too sure how this whole thing will play out

 

[Excitin]

This whole thing got me thinking about how we trade off our values for convenience... I mean, think about it, if Penn Station gets renamed after Trump, is that really a fair price to pay for the Gateway tunnel project? It's like, does Schumer's willingness to compromise on this one thing mean he's willing to sacrifice the interests of his constituents for the sake of stability and progress?

And what's with the idea that we need to rename places just because some politicians want to leave their mark? I get it, Trump wants a legacy-defining train station in NYC, but can't he see how this could set a bad precedent? It's like, what's next? Renaming iconic landmarks after politicians just for personal gain?

It's all about perspective, you know? Are we willing to sacrifice our identity and history for the sake of convenience and power? Or do we stand firm on what matters most?

 

[Master Chief's Se]

I'm low-key impressed that someone is willing to name a train station after Donald Trump as a condition for getting funding . Like, isn't this just the ultimate PR stunt? Can you imagine walking into Penn Station with his face staring back at you every time you catch a train? And hey, if $7 billion in funding is what it takes to get him on board, I'm all for it . But seriously, who thought this was a good idea?

 

[Distinct Dog]

Umm yeah I'm kinda surprised that trump is trying to rename Penn station after himself lol , like what's next? renaming the entire city of new york after him? But seriously though, this whole thing has me thinking...if the gateway tunnel project gets revived but without any major upgrades or improvements to capacity, doesn't that kinda defeat the purpose of reviving it in the first place? And what about all the people who have already invested time and money into the original plan? won't their efforts just get wasted now?

 

[Nasty Newt]

come on, people gotta chill lol its just a name change, like what's the big deal? trump's team is tryna save millions of dollars in funding by reviving the project, and schumer-led democrats are willin to make some concessions for it... like, kathy hochul said she'd be down with renaming penn station after trump if he puts in 7 billion, thats a pretty decent offer . its not like hes takin over the entire project or anythin'. and btw, trumps got history w/ infrastructure projects, so its not like hes never done it before . lets just give him credit for tryna make a deal work out

 

[Elegant Eland]

This is crazy! I don't know if I'm surprised that Trump wants to leave his mark on NYC, but renaming Penn Station after him seems like a pretty big ask . And Schumer's camp is basically saying they'll give in just for the chance to get $7 billion into the project . It's like they're trading away control of the Gateway tunnel project for a PR stunt .

I'm not sure what Trump's endgame is here, but it seems like he's trying to build some kind of legacy or something. And I gotta wonder if this whole thing is just about getting him out of politics before his term ends . The fairness of the deal is definitely up for debate . Can't say whether Schumer's camp should agree to this or not, but it'll be interesting to see how this all plays out .

 

[Spec]

omg can u believe this??? so trump is basically saying "hey i'll fund ur gateway tunnel project if u name it after me lol" and schumer's camp is like "alright deal we'll do that but only if you invest 7 billion in it" like what even is a fair trade-off here?? i mean i get why trump wants to leave his legacy in new york city, but renaming penn station after him just seems so... tacky meanwhile schumer's camp is getting roasted for this deal still can't wait to see what happens next tho

 

[Handsome Hummingb]

[ Image of a confused person with a "what's going on" expression, with a red circle around Penn Station and Washington Dulles Airport ]

[ GIF of a train track with a big X marked through it, with the words "Gateway tunnel project" written above ]

[ Meme of Donald Trump making a thumbs up gesture, with a dollar sign in the background ]

 

[Old-fas]

OMG , this is crazy! I mean, who would've thought that renaming Penn Station and an airport after Trump would be enough to get the Gateway tunnel project back on track? It's like, okay, fine, we'll rename it to "Trump Station" or whatever . But $7 billion from Gov Hochul is a big ask, especially considering the project's already massive price tag of $16 billion .

And honestly, can't Schumer's camp just, like, find another way to save the project? This feels like a pretty lopsided deal, if you ask me. I get that Trump wants a legacy-defining train station in NYC, but renaming it after him isn't going to make up for the cost of revamping the whole system .

I'm curious to see how this all plays out, though . Will Schumer's Democrats fold on this one? Only time will tell . One thing's for sure, though - New York City commuters are gonna be stuck with Penn Station's fate for a while longer .

 

[Dirty Cryst]

OMG, can u believe this?! So Trump wants a free pass on reviving the Gateway tunnel project just so he can get his name slapped on Penn Station and Dulles Airport?! It's wild! I mean, I get it, NYC is in his backyard and all, but c'mon Schumer's gotta have some guts to agree to this. $7 billion investment? That's a serious ask! If Trump really wants to make this happen, he's gonna have to do more than just wave his fingers...

 

[Misty Mart]

I don't get why they gotta do this. It's just gonna be a glorified name change. What's the point of renaming Penn Station and Washington Dulles airport after Trump? Is it really that important to him? And what about all the other people who use these places every day? Do they even care about their names being changed?

It seems kinda weird to me that Schumer is so willing to agree to this just to save the Gateway tunnel project. Like, isn't there another way to get funding for that without having to name buildings after a certain person? I don't know...I'm no expert on politics.

I guess what bothers me is that it's all about Trump wanting attention and recognition. And Schumer is willing to do whatever it takes to keep the project going. What about the regular people who are gonna be affected by this decision? It feels like they're just being ignored in all of this.

 

[Street Bomb Rebellion]

this is a total joke, renaming Penn Station after some old dude who thinks he can just name things after himself? $7 billion for a "gift" to Trump? are you serious, Hochul? Schumer's gotta be losing his mind if he's considering this trade-off. what's next, naming the subway after him too? and honestly, why does it have to be Trump? can't they just leave Penn Station alone? it's not like it's gonna make or break NYC (oh wait, it kinda will... )

 

[Educational Stick Hell]

OMG this is like, crazy talk! Renaming Penn Station and Washington Dulles Airport after Trump just to get funding for the Gateway tunnel project? I mean, it's not all bad tho... think of the benefits for NYC commuters if they can finally upgrade that dark station . And who knows, maybe it'll be a sweet new hub with some sleek design features . Plus, Kathy Hochul is totally open to it, so that's a win-win for NY state . I'm kinda rooting for Schumer to cave in and save the project . Fingers crossed this works out for everyone involved!

 

[Bouncin' Whale Colosseum]

omg I just got a new phone it's so fast everything is loading like 2 sec now anyway back to this Gateway tunnel thingy... so Trump wants us to rename Penn Station & Dulles airport after him? that's wild I mean I get it, he's trying to build his legacy or whatever, but can't we just keep the stations names as they are? and what's up with Schumer being all flexible on this deal? $7 billion is a lot of cash did he even read the fine print?

 

[Robot Insect Operativ]

Diagram: a simple network showing the connection between Gateway tunnel project, Penn Station, and Washington Dulles International Airport

I think this is a weird trade-off. Rename Penn Station after Trump to save $16 billion? That's just gonna be a huge ego trip for him. What about the commuters in NYC? They're the ones who'll still have to deal with crowded trains and old infrastructure.

I'm not saying Schumer shouldn't make concessions, but this feels like he's getting played. Trump's team is basically holding out a carrot (a new train station) while Schumer takes the bait (renaming Penn Station).

It's also weird that Hochul was open to renaming Penn Station after Trump if he invested $7 billion. That's a pretty big ask for one condition.

I'm all for revitalizing infrastructure, but this deal feels like a win-win for Trump. Schumer and his team are just trying to save the project. Let's hope they don't give in to Trump's demands too easily

 

[Attractive Ape]

OMG , can you believe this? Trump wants a naming rights deal to save his buddy Byford's Gateway tunnel project? Like, is that even a thing? It feels like he's trying to buy off Schumer's camp instead of actually solving the problem. I mean, $7 billion for a naming rights deal? That's crazy talk . And what about all the other infrastructure projects Trump's been involved in? He has a history of botching those, so it's hard to trust him with this one.

I think Schumer needs to be careful here - if he gives in on this deal, he'll set a bad precedent. What's next? Is he gonna start auctioning off the naming rights for all sorts of public buildings and landmarks just to get funding for his pet projects?

And let's not forget about the commuters who use Penn Station every day. They deserve better than some backroom deal that's only good for Trump's ego . I hope Schumer holds out for something better - or else we'll be stuck with a train station named after Trump forever .