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Trump Denies 'TRUMP STATION' Name Change Amid Controversy

2/17/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump denied suggesting renaming New York's Penn Station to 'TRUMP STATION'.
He responded to reports that he withheld Gateway funding unless the names were changed.
Trump accused Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of proposing it, contradicting his press secretary's claim that Trump started it.
He reiterated opposition to the Gateway tunnel, calling it 'financially catastrophic' for the region.
The denial follows ongoing backlash over funding tactics.

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U.S. President Donald Trump denied suggesting renaming New York's Penn Station to 'TRUMP STATION'.
He responded to reports that he withheld Gateway funding unless the names were changed.
Trump accused Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of proposing it, contradicting his press secretary's claim that Trump started it.
He reiterated opposition to the Gateway tunnel, calling it 'financially catastrophic' for the region.
The denial follows ongoing backlash over funding tactics.