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Trump Administration Targets States Over Trucking English Rules

8/28/2025

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Trump Administration Threatens Cuts

The Trump administration threatens funding cuts to California, Washington, and New Mexico for non-compliance with English proficiency rules for truckers.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy states the undocumented driver should not have had a commercial license.
New Mexico's governor counters with body-camera footage showing the driver understanding English.
Critics view the focus on English requirements as politically motivated; supporters highlight safety concerns.
The driver, Harjinder Singh, faces vehicular homicide charges after a crash in Florida that killed three.

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Trump Administration Threatens Cuts

The Trump administration threatens funding cuts to California, Washington, and New Mexico for non-compliance with English proficiency rules for truckers.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy states the undocumented driver should not have had a commercial license.
New Mexico's governor counters with body-camera footage showing the driver understanding English.
Critics view the focus on English requirements as politically motivated; supporters highlight safety concerns.
The driver, Harjinder Singh, faces vehicular homicide charges after a crash in Florida that killed three.

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