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Buttigieg Slams Duffy's Gym Focus Over Consumer Protections

12/13/2025

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Pete Buttigieg criticized Secretary Sean Duffy for prioritizing gym equipment in airports while rolling back consumer protections.
Duffy announced a $1 billion grant program to improve airport experiences, including workout areas and play zones for children.
During a press conference, Duffy and HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. held a pull-up contest, which Buttigieg mocked.
Buttigieg cited Duffy's deregulation, including withdrawing compensating-passenger rules and delaying wheelchair accountability.

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Pete Buttigieg criticized Secretary Sean Duffy for prioritizing gym equipment in airports while rolling back consumer protections.
Duffy announced a $1 billion grant program to improve airport experiences, including workout areas and play zones for children.
During a press conference, Duffy and HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. held a pull-up contest, which Buttigieg mocked.
Buttigieg cited Duffy's deregulation, including withdrawing compensating-passenger rules and delaying wheelchair accountability.