"The #Morouns, who own the rival Ambassador Bridge, spent more than $33 million in 2012 backing a statewide ballot proposal aimed at blocking the publicly owned (Gordie Howe International) bridge. Matthew T. Moroun donated more than $605,000 to Trump’s campaign and Trump Victory, a joint fundraising committee for Trump’s campaign and the Republican Party, since 2019." #Detroit #Michigan #USPol #CanPol #Canada #GordieHowe https://www.metrotimes.com/news/metro-detroit-news/trumps-threat-to-block-gordie-howe-bridge-is-pure-oligarchy/

Trump’s threat to block Gordie Howe bridge is pure oligarchy
President Donald Trump’s threat to block the opening of the publicly owned Gordie Howe International Bridge stands to benefit one politically connected billionaire family.The Morouns, who own the rival Ambassador Bridge, have spent years and millions of dollars lobbying, funding campaigns, and backing a ballot measure to stop the publicly financed crossing from ever opening.