The Transportation Secretary accused Democrats of "putting a mess" on his lap as concerns over air travel safety rise

With near-daily TV appearances, the transportation secretary has emerged as the face of the Trump administration amid the shutdown.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pushed back Sunday against accusations the Federal Aviation Administration’s decision to scale back the availability of flights as the shutdown of the federal government persists was politically driven.

NASA said that the mission is expected to launch in April 2026, however Duffy’s comments have suggested that it could happen sooner. He has also highlighted the geopolitical dimension and U.S. rivalry with China in establishing a presence on the Moon.

MY NO. 1 JOB IS SAFETY' ✈️ The transportation secretary explained what led to the decision to cancel flights, and why it's not affecting international travel.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Sunday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth offered air traffic controllers from reserves amid a shortage during the government shutdown. “I had a text from

Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said airlines are "going to lose millions of dollars" after the FAA instituted flight reductions due to the shutdown.

As airports across the U.S. cut traffic due to the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is set to fly to a campaign event for his son-in-law — drawing ire from some in MAGA world,