Transportation Secretary Announces Funding Withdrawal and License Threat to California After Deadly Crash
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Fox News Sunday that the Department of Transportation would be pulling $160 million in funding from California in response to a deadly crash caused by an undocumented migrant truck driver. The driver, Jashanpreet Singh, was arrested after the crash that resulted in three deaths and four injuries in southern California. This incident led to condemnation from the Trump administration, with Duffy criticizing California Governor Gavin Newsom for prioritizing issuing commercial driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants over the safety of American citizens.
Duffy had previously threatened to withhold $40 million from California and confirmed on Sunday that the Department of Transportation would follow through on pulling an additional $160 million. He also mentioned the possibility of revoking California's authority to issue commercial driver's licenses. Duffy criticized Newsom for his response to the deadly crash, accusing him of dishonesty and emphasizing the administration's commitment to holding states like California accountable for their actions.
The decision to withdraw funding and potentially revoke California's authority to issue commercial driver's licenses comes in the wake of the tragic crash caused by an undocumented migrant truck driver. The Trump administration, through Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, is taking a firm stance on ensuring the safety of American citizens and holding states accountable for their actions. The ongoing mass deportation efforts and concerns about public safety have prompted these measures to address the aftermath of the deadly incident.