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Transportation Secretary Gets Pressed Over Repeated Airport Failures And Musk's FAA Cuts


Published on Sunday, May 11th 2025 at 16:41 GMT by HuffPost   Print publication without navigation

  • Sean Duffy was grilled over whether Elon Musk's cuts via DOGE have "made this situation worse" and "increased the challenges and potential safety concerns."

In a recent interview on CBS's "Face the Nation," U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg faced scrutiny over the ongoing supply chain issues and the government's response to them. He acknowledged the severity of the situation, particularly at ports, and mentioned that the administration is working on multiple fronts to alleviate the bottlenecks, including extending port hours and improving coordination among stakeholders. Buttigieg also discussed the broader economic recovery, noting that while progress has been made, challenges remain, especially in sectors like trucking, where there is a significant driver shortage. He emphasized the need for long-term investments in infrastructure to enhance the resilience of the supply chain, aligning with President Biden's infrastructure plan.

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