Rep. Jerrold Nadler confronted Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy regarding subway crime statistics during a House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure meeting. Nadler stated that major crime is down 3 percent since last year and 8 percent since 2019. Duffy refuted Nadler's claims by declaring that assaults are up 60 percent since 2019. The exchange included Duffy challenging the thoroughness of MTA studies on congestion pricing, further complicating their dispute. This confrontation received significant media coverage, highlighting contrasting views on subway safety.
Nadler accused Duffy of misrepresenting subway crime statistics and pointed out that major crime in transit is down 3 percent since last year and 8 percent since 2019.
Duffy countered Nadler's claims by asserting that assaults have risen 60 percent since 2019, claiming Nadler was wrong despite the statistics presented.
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