US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy addressed the media at Reagan National Airport after a regional jet from Kansas crashed into the Potomac River following a mid-air collision with a military helicopter near the airport. The incident occurred on January 29, leading to a major emergency response and grounding of all flights. Duffy was sworn in as Secretary of Transportation by Vice President JD Vance on January 29 at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Prior to his appointment, Duffy spoke at a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation committee hearing on his nomination on January 15 in Washington, DC. The crash and subsequent response highlighted the importance of transportation safety and oversight in the United States.
Transportation Secretary under President Donald Trump
