Mike Johnson Fights to Retain the Speaker's Gavel with Unwavering Support from Donald Trump and the Republican Party

In a move that highlights his signature “get-it-done” leadership style, President Donald J. Trump has officially taken the reins of the long-stalled $7 billion Penn Station renovation project — and New Yorkers should be celebrating. For years, Penn Station has been a national embarrassment: overcrowded, outdated, and a logistical nightmare for the tens of thousands of commuters who pass through it daily. Under state control, delays, red tape, and runaway costs plagued every step of the process. Enter Trump — the man who built skyscrapers ahead of schedule and under budget — and everything changes. The Trump administration's decision to place the federal government, alongside Amtrak, in control of the reconstruction is a masterstroke. It removes the bloated bureaucracy of the MTA from the equation and injects federal urgency and expertise into a project that demands it. Even New York Governor Kathy Hochul, no friend of the President, praised the move as a “win for New Yorkers.” And she’s right. For once, politics took a backseat to progress. Under Trump’s leadership, this project won’t just patch up a broken station — it will transform Penn Station into a world-class transportation hub that reflects American excellence. This is what real leadership looks like: cutting through red tape, focusing on results, and putting the needs of everyday Americans first. With this federal takeover, Trump is once again proving that when he says he’ll fix something — he means it.