Transportation Secretary Dodges Question About 'Safety’ of Flying amid Government Shutdown

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Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy shared an air travel update in a Nov. 11 press conference held at Chicago O’Hare International Airport

During the conference, Duffy spoke about the status of air traffic controllers and the recent flight cancellations amid the ongling federal government shutdown

In response to a question about preventing an “aircraft fatality” amid the staffing shortages, Duffy later said he “can’t guarantee safety”

Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy was asked a pointed question about how safe flying is amid the air travel chaos caused by the government shutdown in a Nov. 11 press conference .

Duffy spoke at Chicago O'Hare International Airport to share the travel update amid the longest federal government shutdow