Summary
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed his predecessors and Congress for inadequate funding of the aging U.S. air traffic control system. A nationwide ground stop for all U.S. flights on Friday disrupted air travel, and Duffy renewed his call for action in a Sunday interview with CNN.Key Facts
- Sean Duffy serves as transportation secretary.
- Duffy blamed his predecessors for inadequate funding of the air traffic control system.
- Duffy blamed Congress for inadequate funding of the system.
- The U.S. air traffic control system is aging.
- A nationwide ground stop affected all U.S. flights on Friday.
- The ground stop disrupted air travel across the country.
- Duffy spoke on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday.
- Duffy renewed his call for action during the interview.
