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Congresswoman Escobar Statement on El Paso Chamber of Commerce's Effort to Rename Bridge of the Americas
El Paso, TX,
October 15, 2026
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Abbey Thompson
(202-225-4831)
Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to media inquires about the El Paso Chamber of Commerce's effort to rename the Bridge of the Americas after Donald Trump: "Gas prices are through the roof because of Donald Trump’s illegal war in Iran; businesses and consumers are struggling because of Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs; and Donald Trump announced that he will not renew our trade agreement with Mexico and Canada. And the El Paso Chamber wants to focus its efforts on renaming the Bridge of the Americas after Donald Trump?
"Some decisions — like the Chamber's decision to not engage during the four year, robust public process for Bridge of the Americas despite our invitations — are just inexplicable. There’s still time for them to refocus their efforts on helping those of us planning and working to ensure our other land ports of entry are ready for the shift in commercial traffic in the years to come. But I won’t hold my breath."
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