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The press conference led by Trump-era Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, which took place in Los Angeles, quickly descended into chaos as protesters voiced their demands for a more interconnected rail network stretching over 400 miles. Duffy announced a review of the federal funding compliance for California's decades-long high-speed rail mission, setting the stage for heightened tensions.
Duffy’s focus is particularly on the federal funds allocated to the project, which are complemented by state and private investments. He proposes that funding could be redirected to other pressing needs, namely disaster management, water preservation, infrastructure improvements, and supply chain resilience.