Ambassador Bridge owners tried to stymie new crossing: Trump’s first threat to block the Gordie Howe bridge came shortly after U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reportedly met with Matthew Moroun, the owner of the neigbouring Ambassador Bridge. The family, a major Republican political donor, has spent years fighting the construction of the competing new bridge.

There’s the trump grift we all knew was there. Every day Gordie Howe stays closed is more money for the trump crony. Ever since I learned about Matthew Moroun’s ownership and behavior with trump, I exclusively take the Detroit-Windsor tunnel to make sure none of my money goes to the trump henchman. Detroit-Windsor tunnel is also owned by cities and not a private owner. Its also cheaper than the Ambassador Bridge, so its really win all around to take the tunnel.