GOP lawmaker introduces bill to rename the D.C. Metrorail as the ‘Trump Train’

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced the “Make Autorail Great Again Act” to block all federal funding to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) until it officially changes its name to the “Washington Metropolitan Authority for Greater Access” (WMAGA).

The bill also calls for the Metrorail to be renamed the “Trump Train.”

“WMATA has received billions in federal assistance over the years and continues to face operational, safety, and fiscal challenges,” the Republican lawmaker said in a release. “In the spirit of DOGE, this bill demands accountability by conditioning federal funding on reforms that signal a cultural shift away from bureaucratic stagnation toward public-facing excellence and patriotism.”

“All Aboard the TRUMP TRAIN!” Steuebe said on X:. “WMATA takes $150M a year in federal funds and delivers nothing but delays, dysfunction, and decay. My bill blocks funding until WMATA is renamed WMAGA and the Metrorail becomes the TRUMP TRAIN.”

All Aboard the TRUMP TRAIN!

WMATA takes $150M a year in federal funds and delivers nothing but delays, dysfunction, and decay. My bill blocks funding until WMATA is renamed WMAGA and the Metrorail becomes the TRUMP TRAIN.

But this isn’t just about branding. It’s about… pic.twitter.com/OSleDVGWR9

— Congressman Greg Steube (@RepGregSteube) May 29, 2025

“But this isn’t just about branding. It’s about accountability,” the post continued. “WMATA’s reputation has been wrecked after years of mismanagement, breakdowns, and public distrust. Americans have demanded that Congress cut waste and improve efficiency. This bill answers that call. Let’s Make Autorail Great Again. Let’s ride the TRUMP TRAIN.”

The GOP lawmaker said in the release that the legislation “is a mandate for performance and transformation.”

“Like any struggling institution, WMATA needs a fresh identity that aligns with efficiency, service quality, and renewed public trust. These new names serve as a bold rallying point for much-needed reform,” Steube said.

“With Washington, D.C. preparing to host major global events such as the 2027 NFL Draft and multiple FIFA Club World Cup matches, our capital’s transit system must meet the highest standards,” he added. “The American people expect modern, reliable, and well-managed public services in their nation’s capital. This bill leverages federal funding to ensure the transit system earns the right to represent the nation on the world stage.”

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