Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton traded barbs online over Elon Musk’s role in aviation system upgrades. Clinton criticized Duffy’s leadership, claiming the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) personnel lacked experience. She argued that young, inexperienced staff shouldn’t be trusted with airline safety, which she said had worsened under Duffy’s watch.
Duffy fired back, blaming Washington bureaucrats for the nation’s crumbling infrastructure. He defended Musk’s team, arguing that their innovative approach was necessary to fix long-standing inefficiencies. He also accused the Clintons of corruption, claiming that DOGE uncovered massive grifting by Bill and Hillary Clinton through USAID.
“I know you’re lashing out because DOGE is exposing your family’s obscene grifting,” Duffy posted on X. “But I won’t let you lie. We’re restoring transportation safety with technology and efficiency.”
Duffy, a former GOP congressman and Fox News host, has pledged to prioritize aviation safety, including restoring confidence in Boeing. Several Boeing aircraft have suffered in-flight malfunctions, including a cabin door detaching mid-air. Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has also faced major technical issues.
During his Senate confirmation hearing, Duffy assured lawmakers that he would work with the FAA and Congress to improve safety. He also committed to allowing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to continue its investigation into Tesla’s advanced driving technology, despite Musk’s leadership at Tesla.
Meanwhile, a senior Biden official pushed back on former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who attempted to blame former President Donald Trump for the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment. The official clarified that the responsibility lay with rail carrier Norfolk Southern, not Trump’s policies. Buttigieg’s response to the disaster had already faced criticism, especially after Trump personally visited the affected community to offer support.
