BY Benjamin ClarkFebruary 9, 2025
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 | February 9, 2025
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Sean Duffy, Hillary Clinton trade online barbs over DOGE

Amid escalating tensions, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy publicly condemned Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, accusing her of misrepresentation and revealing alleged financial misconduct.

In an intense online dispute, both Duffy and Clinton exchanged harsh criticisms concerning the management and safety standards of the U.S. Transportation Department and the reform efforts of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), as Just the News reports.

DOGE, led by young professionals from Elon Musk's team, was introduced by Duffy as aiding in modernizing the department's aviation system. This strategic move was announced on Wednesday and quickly became the center of controversy.

However, Clinton countered on social media platform X, arguing that the department suffered under Duffy's leadership and claimed that the involvement of DOGE, staffed by inexperienced employees, posed a risk to airline safety. She emphasized the severity of allowing inadequately experienced personnel to tackle significant aviation system issues.

"Most of them aren't old enough to rent a car. And you're going to let them mess with airline safety that's already deteriorated on your watch?" she posted.

Duffy Defends Use of DOGE Reformers

Duffy responded vigorously, asserting that long-standing issues within the federal government were perpetuated by established Washington bureaucrats rather than by the new team at DOGE.

He suggested that Clinton's critique was misguided and reflected traditional bureaucratic resistance to innovative approaches.

"You need to sit this one out," Duffy stated, indicating that Clinton's involvement was unnecessary and unwelcome in what he considered a transformative effort within the department.

Furthermore, Duffy attributed recent transportation failures not to his administration, but to persistent problems that had arisen long before his tenure.

He noted that major fatal airline accidents, including a recent crash that claimed 67 lives, were unprecedented in 16 years, overshadowing other persistent safety issues during Pete Buttigieg’s term as Transportation Secretary, notably with Boeing.

Clash over Allegations of Grifting

In a Thursday post that escalated the dispute further, Duffy accused Clinton and her family of exploiting their roles through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for personal gain. This accusation followed reports from DOGE that purportedly uncovered these activities.

"I know you're lashing out because DOGE is uncovering your family's obscene grifting via USAID, but I won't let you lie and distort facts," Duffy fired back on social media.

The argument from Duffy not only addressed the current debate over the department's efficiency and safety but also unearthed accusations of corruption associated with one of America's prominent political families.

He underscored his commitment to transparency and innovation in his department, contrasting his forward-looking approach with what he described as the failures of previous administrations.

Moving Forward with Young Innovators

"Your team had its chance and failed. We’re moving on without you because the American people want us to make America’s transportation system great again. And yes, we’re bringing the 22-year-olds with us," declared Duffy, emphasizing his resolve to incorporate young talent despite criticism.

This remark portrayed a clear shift in Duffy’s strategy, prioritizing revolutionary technological integration over traditional methodologies that he argued were ineffective.

In summary, the debate between Duffy and Clinton highlights deep divisions regarding the direction of U.S. transportation policy, the role of experience in safety and efficiency, and the adaptation of new technologies in public sector reform.

Both figures remain influential voices in this ongoing public discourse, drawing attention to broader issues of governmental oversight, innovation, and accountability.

Written by: Benjamin Clark
Benjamin Clark delivers clear, concise reporting on today’s biggest political stories.

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