Trump Using Defense Authority to Spend Up to $42M to Develop New York Pipeline
The Trump administration will use national defense authorities to spend more than $40 million on a controversial gas pipeline project that has been blocked by the state of New York for years.
TL;DR
- The Trump administration is using national defense authorities to fund the Constitution Pipeline project.
- Over $40 million will be spent on pre-construction and permitting activities for the pipeline.
- The project has been blocked by New York state for years and was canceled in 2020.
- President Trump believes the pipeline will lower energy costs and enhance national security.
- The pipeline has reportedly struggled to secure any utility customers.
- The funding is being provided through the Defense Production Act, which allows the president to prioritize funding for industries critical to national defense.