Matt Maddock questions cost and priorities of high-speed rail and federal legislation

Steve Cortes, CNN Political Commentator (left) & Matt Maddock, Michigan House Representative (right)
Steve Cortes, CNN Political Commentator (left) & Matt Maddock, Michigan House Representative (right)
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Matt Maddock, a Michigan state representative, posted a series of tweets on March 18, 2026, addressing topics ranging from federal legislation to public transportation proposals in Michigan.

In his first post at 01:13 UTC, Maddock questioned the motivations of U.S. Senate Democrats regarding potential support for proposed legislation: “If every democrat US Senator got a billion dollars to use for anything they want in their state, do you think they would vote yes for SAVE America Act?”

Later that morning at 01:44 UTC, he commented on plans for high-speed rail between two Michigan cities: “The leftists want an 80mph train from Ann Arbor to Traverse City. Cost would be 2 billion. Round-trip price would be $667 to pay for it in 20 years. Ticket price of 100 would take 1,000 years to pay for itself. Makes total sense.”

At 02:36 UTC the same day, Maddock made a brief statement referencing an external link: “Protecting their future.”

High-speed rail proposals have been debated in Michigan over recent years as part of broader infrastructure discussions. These projects often face scrutiny due to high initial costs and questions about long-term financial viability and ridership projections.

Maddock’s posts reflect ongoing partisan debates both within Michigan and nationally regarding major spending bills and public investment projects.



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