Sean Duffy confirms the administration is prioritizing a potential name change for New York City's Penn Station.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sent a letter to three Senate committees confirming that renaming Penn Station is an administration priority. While the letter does not specify a new name, the move follows previous efforts by President Trump to rebrand the busiest transportation hub in the western hemisphere after himself. The $8 billion overhaul of the Manhattan landmark is expected to begin in 2027. The project aims to modernize the station with cleaner platforms and a grander concourse while keeping Madison Square Garden in place. While the administration seeks to honor the president's vision, the proposal has met with criticism from local leaders. Representative Jerry Nadler called the move a "vanity project," while Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer argued that the station should be rebuilt for commuters rather than rebranded to satisfy the president's ego. Despite the political debate, Amtrak officials confirmed that support for the redesign remains solid from the administration.

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