DNC: GOP Megadonor Lobbied Trump Administration to Block Opening of Gordie Howe Bridge
February 14, 2026
February 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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GOP Megadonor Lobbied Trump Administration to Block Opening of Gordie Howe Bridge
According to new reports, Matthew Moroun, a Republican megadonor and owner of the Ambassador Bridge that connects Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick on Monday. Following the meeting, Donald Trump threatened to shut dow . . .
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GOP Megadonor Lobbied Trump Administration to Block Opening of Gordie Howe Bridge
According to new reports, Matthew Moroun, a Republican megadonor and owner of the Ambassador Bridge that connects Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick on Monday. Following the meeting, Donald Trump threatened to shut dow . . .