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Trump blocked the opening of a new bridge. Rachel Maddow says there's a "shamelessly corrupt" reason
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Molly Sprayregen , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· June 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the situation and the potential implications of the bridge's delayed opening are available from the source, including commentary from Rachel Maddow on the matter.
A new bridge connecting the US and Canada remains closed due to a block by Donald Trump. The bridge spans the Detroit River, linking Detroit, Michigan, to Ontario, Canada. Its opening is anticipated to greatly improve international travel and have a significant impact on the economies of the regions it connects.
The bridge's completion has not led to its opening, with Trump's administration refusing to allow it. Rachel Maddow has discussed the situation, finding the reason for the block suspicious. Further details on the situation and the potential implications of the bridge's delayed opening are available from the source, including commentary from Rachel Maddow on the matter.
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Category: rights Published: June 16, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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