Steube’s MAGA Act: Metro Renamed ‘Trump Train’?
- A Florida congressman wants to rename Washington, D.C.'s Metro system the "Trump Train." Rep.
- The bill proposes withholding $150 million in federal funding from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) unless it adopts the new name.
- Steube invoked a 1966 District of Columbia law that grants Congress "consent" over WMATA's establishment.
Rep. Steube sparks controversy with the “MAGA Act,” a bill proposed to rename Washington, D.C.’s Metro system the “Trump Train.” This bold move aims to honor former president Donald Trump, possibly transforming the landscape of the cityS transit. The legislation includes a critical provision: withholding $150 million in federal funds from WMATA. This tactic pressures the transit authority and seeks to trigger a importent ”cultural shift,” and the bill leverages a past law to establish congressional consent.News Directory 3 understands the implications of this legislation. Delve into the details of this unprecedented proposal and how this act might reshape the future of public transportation in the nation’s capital, including a potential name change for the Metro. Discover what’s next as the discussion continues.
“Trump Train?” Congressman Proposes Renaming D.C. Metro System
Updated May 30, 2025
A Florida congressman wants to rename Washington, D.C.’s Metro system the “Trump Train.” Rep. Greg Steube has drafted the “Make Autorail Great Again (MAGA) Act,” which aims to rebrand the METRO rail system in honor of former President Donald Trump.
The bill proposes withholding $150 million in federal funding from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) unless it adopts the new name. Alternatively, WMATA could become the “Washington Metropolitan Authority for Greater Access.”
Steube invoked a 1966 District of Columbia law that grants Congress “consent” over WMATA’s establishment. He argues that WMATA, a struggling institution, needs a fresh identity, especially with major events like the 2027 NFL Draft and FIFA world Cup matches approaching.
Steube said the bill demands accountability by conditioning federal funding on reforms that signal a cultural shift away from bureaucratic stagnation toward public-facing excellence and patriotism.”
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) board oversees the METRO’s operations, including fares and routes.The board includes representatives from Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia, and the federal government.
What’s next
WMATA and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., have been contacted for comment as the bill moves forward. While some METRO stations bear political names reflecting nearby landmarks, renaming the entire system after a political figure would be unprecedented.