Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer said he met with President Trump at the White House on Thursday to discuss a vital transit program that allows commuters to cross the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey.
Mr. Schumer, New York Democrat, stressed the economic importance of the project to the president, a New Yorker-turned-Floridian.
“In the meeting, Leader Schumer emphasized the urgent need to promptly release the already-secured funds for the Gateway Program — the most important infrastructure project in the nation employing thousands of workers and vital to New York and the entire Northeast economy,” Mr. Schumer’s office said.
The linchpin of the Gateway project is the construction of miles of two-tube tunnel under the river to improve the flow of rail traffic into the city and reduce delays.
For years, officials have said existing infrastructure is crumbling and in need of repair.
Mr. Trump suggested in late 2025 that he would terminate the project, so Democrats in the region are stressing its importance.
Mr. Schumer also raised issues of national importance during the meeting. He wants Mr. Trump to support a three-year extension of supersized Obamacare subsidies, noting it has passed the House but would require Senate action.
Mr. Trump on Thursday said he wants Congress to pursue a different plan that bypasses insurers and sends money straight to consumers through health savings accounts or other vehicles.
At the meeting, Mr. Schumer formally complained about Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Minnesota and other parts of the country.
“Leader Schumer told the president ICE raids are terrorizing communities. Leader Schumer also told President Trump that their actions are dangerous and putting more people at risk and he must pull back ICE from U.S. cities,” the senator’s office said.
The White House confirmed the meeting to The Washington Times but did not offer further comment.
