Trump Promises Improved Infrastructure, Jobs if Elected
The country’s infrastructure would be modernized if he is elected, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump told supporters during his acceptance speech in Cleveland on July 21.
Speaking on the final night of the Republican National Convention, Trump said he would advance myriad economic policies that would generate sufficient revenue to revamp a highway and freight network struggling to meet consumers’ demands.
“Our roads and bridges are falling apart, our airports are in Third World condition, and 43 million Americans are on food stamps,” Trump said, adding, “We will build the roads, highways, bridges, tunnels, airports, and the railways of our tomorrow. This, in turn, will create millions of more jobs.”
Trump did not specify how his administration would realize an upgrade of the country's infrastructure. His party, however, indicated in a position paper adopted earlier this week that the Highway Trust Fund should be dedicated for building and maintaining roadway infrastructure. Republicans also reaffirmed their opposition to raising taxes on fuel, revenue from which is used to keep the trust fund operable.
Former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Trump’s Democratic rival, proposed a 5-year, $275 billion plan aimed at financing infrastructure and freight connectivity projects.
In recent reviews, infrastructure experts have determined the country’s intricate transportation network requires significant repairs.
