He also announced that $18 billion worth of New York City infrastructure projects is being put on hold to “ensure funding is not flowing based on unconstitutional DEI principles.” <\/p>\n

“Specifically, the Hudson Tunnel Project and the Second Ave Subway,” Vought said.<\/p>\n

Democrats quickly decried the moves with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) accusing President Donald Trump of using “working people as collateral damage.”<\/p>\n