Trump administration threatens funding cuts over trucker English enforcement

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The Trump administration has threatened to withhold federal funding from California, Washington, and New Mexico due to their failure to enforce new English language requirements for truck drivers, following a deadly Florida crash involving an illegal immigrant trucker. The administration emphasizes safety concerns, arguing that truckers must understand road signs and communicate effectively, but the states criticize the move as politically motivated. The incident has sparked debate over immigration, safety, and regulatory enforcement.
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- WATCH: Duffy threatens funding penalties for 3 states if English language rules for truckers aren’t enforced PBS
- Trump admin threatens to cut US state funds over trucker English rules Al Jazeera
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