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Trump gets the praise, but tolls and bridge name go unmentioned at Mobile groundbreaking

Britt credited Trump with advancing the bridge project and said lawmakers would weigh his role when choosing its name.

Trump gets the praise, but tolls and bridge name go unmentioned at Mobile groundbreaking
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This article1 analysis · Oct 3, 2026
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At the Mobile bridge groundbreaking, speakers credited the Trump administration for advancing the project, while tolls and the proposed bridge name went largely unaddressed. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville praised Trump; Tuberville had recently vowed to fight the toll plan if elected governor.

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Katie Boyd Britt
R · AL · SEN

Alabama senator who praised the administration's role and commented on the bridge naming discussion.

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Tommy Tuberville
R · AL · SEN

Alabama senator who praised Trump at the ceremony and had recently said he would fight the toll plan if elected governor.

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Alabama representative who credited both the Trump and Biden administrations.

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration received credit for advancing the bridge project.

Former president whose administration awarded a federal grant for the project.

Barry Moore
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Alabama representative and Republican Senate nominee who has supported naming the bridge after Trump or the Gulf of America.

ALSO MENTIONED  Duffy, Trump administration official mentioned in connection with the bridge financing discussions.; John Wahl, Republican nominee for lieutenant governor who supports naming the bridge after Trump.; Phillip Ensler, Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, identified as Wahl's opponent.

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