The Hill commented on Sunday that the Transportation secretary position has become a “political nightmare” for Pete Buttigieg after several ongoing scandals.
'The Five' co-hosts discuss the Department of Transportation Inspector General investigating Pete Buttigieg’s use of private jets.Transportation Secretary Pete ButtigiegThe publication promoted the headline"Transportation post has become political nightmare for Buttigieg" from its Twitter account on Sunday with an article remarking how the position and its frequent problems have been complicating the former South Bend mayor’s political image.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaks during the National Association of Counties 2023 Legislative Conference at the Washington Hilton on Feb. 13, 2023.Twitter users quickly attacked the headline for refusing to hold Buttigieg accountable for any problems as Transportation secretary. Josh Hawley communications director Abigail Monroe agreed,"Nah, I think it’s Buttigieg that’s the nightmare.""Incompetence sucks," National Review contributor Pradheep Shankar wrote.Podcast host and conservative commentator Mary Katherine Ham wrote,"I'm sorry this is happening to you." Buttigieg was originally nominated to the position by then president-elect Joe Biden in Dec. 2020 despite many people noting the transportation issues within his own city.
PETE BUTTIGIEG ODDLY ASKS TO TAKE REPORTER’S PICTURE AFTER DODGING HER QUESTIONS ABOUT OHIO DERAILMENTDuring the past holiday season, Southwest, one of the largest airlines in the nation, canceled approximately 15,000 flights despite Buttigieg previously predicting no issues for the holidays. Additionally, Buttigieg was slammed for his handling of the supply chain crisis in 2021 including a trucker shortage and several clogs and logjams in rail yards and docks.
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