Proposal to rename Mississippi bridge to ‘President Donald J. Trump Expressway’ fails

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyle(Getty Images)A bill proposing to name a new bridge over the Mississippi River in Louisiana the "President Donald J. Trump Expressway" failed to pass the state legislature. The legislation, introduced by GOP state Rep. Michael Echols, passed the House with a 68-26 vote but did not receive a Senate vote before the legislative session concluded on June 1. GOP state Senate President Cameron Henry indicated that the Senate was not interested in naming bridges and roads after presidents at this time, preventing the bill from moving forward. Echols expressed disappointment, suggesting that naming the bridge after Trump could have helped secure federal support and funding for the long-planned project. This event occurs amidst other efforts to name infrastructure after Trump, including a Florida airport and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, some of which have faced legal challenges and controversy. In fullBill to name Mississippi River bridge after Trump fails in Louisiana legislatureThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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