Trump keeping Gordie Howe bridge closed to help donor, Michigan senate candidate claims in ad (opens original article in a new tab)

A Michigan Democratic Senate candidate accuses Trump of delaying the Gordie Howe Bridge opening to benefit a billionaire donor, with the bridge's delayed opening becoming a political issue in a close Senate race.

• Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow accuses Trump of delaying the Gordie Howe Bridge opening to benefit a billionaire donor
• Bridge delayed despite scheduled June 12 ribbon-cutting due to unresolved issues between U.S. and Canada
• McMorrow's ad claims Trump is blocking bridge due to $1 million donation from Moroun family owners of Ambassador Bridge
• Bridge project cost $4.4 billion and is expected to boost economic ties between Canada and U.S.