President Donald Trump’s budget chief used Day 1 of the government shutdown to halt infrastructure funding to New York City. He then specifically clarified that it would be funding for the Hudson Tunnel Project and the Second Avenue Subway. It is not clear how tunnel projects conflict with the Trump administration’s crusade against diversity, equity and inclusion. “Russ, you are the poster child for privilege and mediocrity.”New York Senators Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand also blasted the move. “The Trump administration is using New York City as a political pawn in a way that could have disastrous ramifications for New Yorkers,”said Gillibrand.