Sean Duffy, recently sworn in as the Transportation Secretary, quickly took a prominent role in responding to a catastrophic plane crash at Reagan National Airport. The incident involved an Army helicopter colliding with an American Airlines jet, leading to a potential loss of all on board. In the aftermath, Duffy participated actively in briefings alongside President Trump and local officials, expressing dedication to uncovering the details behind the tragedy. While Trump made politically charged remarks, Duffy remained focused on the victims and emphasized the necessity for the highest standards in aviation safety.
Here are some things to know about Duffy: He was on scene at the airport and by Trump's side at the White House. Duffy appeared alongside Washington, D.C.'s mayor and other local officials at airport briefings overnight and early Thursday, representing the administration.
Duffy began his remarks by complimenting Trump, saying his 'leadership has been remarkable during this crisis.' And he assured victims' loved ones that he was committed to getting to the bottom of what happened as quickly as possible.
While Duffy did not explicitly echo Trump's claims that diversity hiring and lower standards were somehow to blame for the tragedy - it is still unclear exactly what happened to cause the crash - he also did not refute them.
Our new Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy - his second day on the job when that happened. That's a rough one, Trump said.
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