Nominee for Deputy Transportation Secretary Comes Under Fire for Handling of Boeing
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Democratic senators questioned Steven Bradbury, President Trump's nominee for deputy secretary of transportation, regarding his management of the investigation into Boeing Max crashes. Bradbury, who served as general counsel during Trump's first term, faced allegations of obstructing legislative inquiries by preventing interviews with crucial FAA employees and withholding documents. Senator Maria Cantwell and others criticized his selective application of laws which purportedly enabled the rollback of safety measures. The Senate committee's report highlights these concerns, suggesting serious implications for Bradbury's potential confirmation and the Department's regulatory approach.
Democratic senators confronted Steven Bradbury over his handling of the Boeing investigation, accusing him of obstructing inquiries into the Max plane crashes and safety standards.
Critics, including Senator Cantwell, highlighted that Bradbury selectively used laws during his previous roles to achieve predetermined outcomes, undermining safety regulations and oversight.
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