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NewsNation reports:
In a press briefing on Monday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed the Biden administration for the current issues at Newark, adding that he will be requesting an investigation by the Office of Inspector General into why a radar center that controls the airport’s airspace was moved to Philadelphia.
Duffy announced that copper wires at Newark, JFK and LaGuardia airports were replaced with high-speed fiber cables. He also said the FAA has a goal to open three more telecommunication connections between New York and Philadelphia to make things more efficient.
He said if Congress approves the plans for a new air traffic control system, work at Newark will be a priority.
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Sean Duffy: “We’re all been reporting and seeing what’s happening at Newark airport. And I think it’s clear that the blame belongs with the last administration.” pic.twitter.com/1nblpW3I2b
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 12, 2025
Duffy: “If you buy a used car, you drive it home, and you go to bed, wake up the next morning and drive to the store and it breaks down, is it your fault or did the guy you bought it from sell you a lemon? … the fact the last administration did nothing should be reported.” pic.twitter.com/QcHObnW1jP
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 12, 2025
Duffy: “I don’t want to give you a date because you’re gonna hold me to it.” pic.twitter.com/n8nm1j6tpc
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 12, 2025
REPORTER: In his previous term, Trump advocated for privatization of ATC. Have you spoken to him about that?
DUFFY: I haven’t specifically. I don’t recall whether he was supportive or not. pic.twitter.com/Ec6csXu95O
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 12, 2025
REPORTER: You’ve been saying that these issues have been present for years and years and years. So why didn’t this administration initiate changes in their first administration?
DUFFY: I think what we saw is the cracks that you are now seeing today were highlighted actually… pic.twitter.com/KgJQaajRZD
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 12, 2025
So the blame belongs to the last administration? You’ve got to be kidding me. The last administration passed major legislation for funding the fix transpo infrastructure problems DESPITE Republicans (like Duffy) voting against it for years. https://t.co/exn52krCC6
— Amy McGrath (@AmyMcGrathKY) May 12, 2025
Duffy: “My concern is that we could see other situations [like Newark] around the country. Because the system is old. It’s old … this couldn’t happen without the leadership of President Trump.” pic.twitter.com/epw6fwUwXO
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 12, 2025