Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Hits Early Roadblock Over Funding
- Democrats’ objections on amount put bipartisan deal in doubt
- White House needs Democratic votes given slim Senate majority
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Top Democrats are questioning President Donald Trump’s infrastructure plan even before it’s released, raising doubts about whether the administration’s approach can win bipartisan support.
Trump has long touted his plan to upgrade U.S. public works as something that can win Democratic backing, and he will appeal to Democrats on infrastructure in his State of the Union address on Tuesday. He’s offering at least $200 billion in federal money over 10 years to spur states, localities and the private sector to spend as much as $1.6 trillion.