President Donald Trump has extended his control of Washington, D.C. taking management of Union Station, the city's main transportation hub, away from Amtrak, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Wednesday (August 27) via the Associated Press .

Duffy was set to join Amtrak President Roger Harris at Union Station for the launch of the new high-speed train NextGen Acela when he issued the statement Wednesday morning, claiming Union Station had "fallen into disrepair" when it should serve as a "point of pride" for Washington, D.C.

“By reclaiming station management, we will help make this city safe and beautiful at a fraction of the cost,” Duffy said via the Associated Press .

Last week, Trump said he wanted $2 billion from Congress to beautify Washington, D.C. a

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