Duffy Accuses Biden, Buttigieg of Ignoring Failures in Air Traffic Control

Current Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has publicly criticized President Biden and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for failing to address the outdated and vulnerable state of America’s air traffic control system, despite repeated warnings from the Government Accountability Office and having access to substantial infrastructure funding. Duffy claims that only a small fraction of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill was allocated to air traffic control improvements, with less than $1 billion spent on the core problem, while resources were diverted to what he described as less essential projects. These reported failures and allegations of government inaction have sparked broader concerns about U.S. infrastructure, contributing to market instability, including declines in airline stocks and a cautious stance among cryptocurrency investors. The situation has led to increased scrutiny of the administration’s priorities, with critics alleging a focus on political 'virtue signaling' over critical infrastructure upgrades. The market reaction underscores how political and infrastructural issues can have immediate economic consequences, affecting both traditional and digital asset markets. Duffy asserts that rebuilding the entire air traffic control infrastructure is now necessary to address years of neglect.