By — Darlene Superville, Associated Press Darlene Superville, Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-donald-trump-to-share-200-billion-plan-to-update-bridges-and-roads Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump shares $200 billion plan to update bridges and roads Politics Updated on Mar 29, 2018 3:12 PM EDT — Published on Mar 29, 2018 11:51 AM EDT WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his $200 billion federal infrastructure initiative is “probably” going to be delayed until after the November midterm elections. Watch the president’s Ohio speech in the player above. Trump predicts the plan will unleash $1.5 trillion in infrastructure investment. But he says: “You’re probably going to have to wait until after the election.” It’s a concession by the president to the political realities in Washington. Lawmakers are increasingly focused on their re-elections this fall in what is set to be a difficult campaign cycle for Republicans. Trump is claiming Democrats don’t want to work with him on infrastructure because they don’t want to give him any additional “wins” after his tax bill passed in December. READ MORE: Trump warns he may freeze South Korea trade deal for North Korea talks We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Darlene Superville, Associated Press Darlene Superville, Associated Press
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his $200 billion federal infrastructure initiative is “probably” going to be delayed until after the November midterm elections. Watch the president’s Ohio speech in the player above. Trump predicts the plan will unleash $1.5 trillion in infrastructure investment. But he says: “You’re probably going to have to wait until after the election.” It’s a concession by the president to the political realities in Washington. Lawmakers are increasingly focused on their re-elections this fall in what is set to be a difficult campaign cycle for Republicans. Trump is claiming Democrats don’t want to work with him on infrastructure because they don’t want to give him any additional “wins” after his tax bill passed in December. READ MORE: Trump warns he may freeze South Korea trade deal for North Korea talks We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now