We all know Joe and his administration were inept. But we’re finally learning the scale of it.
Because Biden’s blunders just came back to bite Donald Trump.
Clearing a Massive Grant Backlog
The Department of Transportation (DOT), under Secretary Sean Duffy, is tackling a staggering backlog of approximately 3,200 unsigned grant agreements, a legacy issue from former Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s tenure.
This pile-up, totaling $43 billion, includes $9 billion in grants selected by the Biden administration in the window between Donald Trump’s election victory and President Joe Biden’s departure, according to a DOT spokesperson speaking to Fox News Digital.
“Since coming into office, my team has discovered an unprecedented backlog of grants leftover from the previous administration,” Duffy announced recently.
The department emphasized that “nothing was done to actually get these grant agreements signed and sent to projects,” leaving critical infrastructure projects in limbo.
Cutting Red Tape for Real Results
Among the delayed projects is Rhode Island’s Washington Bridge, closed westbound since 2023 pending repairs, as noted by the state government. Duffy’s team has now secured $221 million for this vital artery, which serves thousands of vehicles daily.
“This backlog, along with ridiculous DEI and Green New Deal requirements, prevented real infrastructure from being built and funded,” Duffy stated.
“Under the Trump Administration, we’ve ripped out this red tape and are getting back to what matters.”
The DOT is fast-tracking reviews of these grants, prioritizing “executive grant agreements” for major infrastructure like roads and bridges.
Duffy, in an April 10 Cabinet meeting, acknowledged that “most of them are good” but highlighted that many lacked finalized agreements, often tangled in what he called “green and social justice requirements.”
Shifting Focus to Infrastructure Over Ideology
President Trump has pushed for a sharp pivot away from such stipulations. “Take it out,” he directed during the Cabinet meeting.
Duffy responded, “We’re pulling all that out and putting the money toward the infrastructure and not the social movement from the last administration.” Trump, with a quip, added, “Good steel, as opposed to green paper mache,” drawing chuckles from the room.
This approach reflects the administration’s broader commitment to scrutinizing federal grants, particularly those tied to ideological goals. Since Duffy’s confirmation, he has dismantled the DOT Equity Council and other “environmental justice” initiatives.
The California high-speed rail project, plagued by escalating costs and minimal progress, is now under federal investigation for its funding, signaling a no-nonsense stance on ensuring taxpayer dollars deliver tangible results.
