Donald Trump ‘sought to rename New York’s Penn Station after himself’

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18 Apr 2026 • 12:31 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • President Donald Trump reportedly sought to have Penn Station in New York City renamed after him, according to a report.
  • This effort involved a meeting with James Dolan, the billionaire owner of Madison Square Garden Entertainment, which operates the iconic arena situated above the station.
  • Trump previously offered billions in infrastructure funding in exchange for renaming Penn Station and Washington Dulles International Airport, a proposal rejected by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
  • New York Governor Kathy Hochul has publicly opposed renaming the Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station after Trump, stating it would happen 'over my dead body'.
  • A White House spokesperson denied Trump was focused on personal recognition, but affirmed his support for a revitalised Penn Station.

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