President Donald Trump announces a $22.5 billion overhaul and expansion of Washington Dulles International Airport, presented alongside U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and aviation partners including United Airlines and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA). Multiple reports say the plan aims to modernize aging areas of the airport while largely preserving architect Eero Saarinen’s iconic main terminal building. A central change is the elimination of the airport’s “people movers” or mobile lounges, which have long shuttled passengers between parts of the terminal system. In their place, the proposal includes a new U-shaped passenger train connection, an underground rail system and/or a central walking tunnel, and additional moving walkways and new concourses. Reports also describe plans for a parking garage closer to the main terminal with capacity for about 32,000 vehicles. Coverage also highlights that Trump is depicted as having personally influenced or selected elements after reviewing multiple contractor design concepts, though specific credited designers are not consistently identified in the announcements. Sources also note questions about funding, cost and design, with some stating the project would be largely financed through passenger fees and MWAA, while other outlets raise concerns about affordability for airlines. The project is described as potentially beginning in 2027, with timing tied to approvals and financing.