Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy warned Friday that Maryland’s unconstitutional diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements threaten the construction of a critical multibillion-dollar bridge project.
Duffy wrote to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) concerning the troubled Francis Scott Key (FSK) Bridge replacement project, emphasizing the Trump administration’s commitment to overseeing all federal dollars funding the replacement of the bridge.
Politico reported the price tag for the Francis Scott Key Bridge could exceed $5 billion — more than double Maryland’s original estimate.
In the letter, Duffy raised concerns over reports of escalating project costs and questioned the proposed budget and timeline, raising alarms regarding unconstitutional DEI contracting practices that prioritize race- and gender-based requirements ahead of project completion.
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