Washington, July 8 -- Congressman Shri Thanedar issued the following press release:
Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) hosted a press conference and town hall on July 7, 2026, alongside Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) and Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46), demanding Donald Trump open the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
"The Gordie Howe Bridge is complete, ready to operate, and should be open," said Rep. Thanedar. "It was supposed to open in June, but Matthew Moroun, the million dollar MAGA donor and owner of the competing Ambassador Bridge, met with Commerce Secretary Lutnick, and hours later, Trump said he would not let the bridge open. Now Trump is standing in the way of a bridge that would create jobs and strengthen Michigan's eco...