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Critics Blast Buttigieg's $80B Diversity Push Over Delays

7/21/2025

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Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg invested more than $80 billion in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, sparking criticism for neglecting air traffic control modernization. Detractors point to staffing shortages and delays, while Buttigieg's team insists on progress in hiring and efficiency. With an eye on the 2028 presidential race, the debate continues.

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Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg invested more than $80 billion in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, sparking criticism for neglecting air traffic control modernization. Detractors point to staffing shortages and delays, while Buttigieg's team insists on progress in hiring and efficiency. With an eye on the 2028 presidential race, the debate continues.