House Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) just fired a powerful shot at DC’s failing transit system with his “Make Autorail Great Again Act.”
The bold legislation would rename the Washington Metro the “Trump Train” and rebrand the agency as WMAGA in a homage to President Donald Trump’s vision for America.
The bill takes direct aim at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), which continues to receive millions in taxpayer dollars despite years of poor performance.
Steube’s legislation would block all federal funding until the transit system adopts its new Trump-inspired identity as the Washington Metropolitan Authority for Greater Access (WMAGA).
The congressman is not mincing words about why this change is necessary.
The transit agency has faced ongoing safety concerns, service disruptions, and financial mismanagement while continually receiving federal handouts with little accountability.
“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,” Steube stated.
While WMATA claims increased ridership and projects higher revenues, everyday riders continue to experience the system’s chronic problems.
The “Trump Train” rebrand would force administrators to focus on delivering the reliability and quality service that American taxpayers deserve.
Critics on social media have attacked the proposal, but supporters see it as a necessary step to inject accountability into a system that continues to underperform.
The bill aligns with broader conservative efforts to reform wasteful government agencies and honor President Trump’s legacy of demanding excellence from public institutions.
“WMATA has received billions in federal assistance over the years and continues to face operational, safety, and fiscal challenges,” Steube expressed.
“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,” he added.
The congressman has been distributing pocket cards for the bill on Capitol Hill, building support among colleagues who share his vision for reform.
By threatening to withhold funding, Steube is using one of the most effective tools available to force meaningful change in the nation’s capital.
For Washington commuters who have endured decades of deteriorating service despite increased fares, the “Trump Train” represents hope for an efficient, reliable transportation system.
As the bill gains traction, WMATA officials find themselves facing a clear choice: embrace the rebranding or lose the federal funding it has taken for granted.
“Like any struggling institution, WMATA needs a fresh identity that aligns with efficiency, service quality, and renewed public trust,” Steube concluded. “These new names serve as a bold rallying point for much-needed reform.”
