U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said during a Fox News interview on Tuesday that riding the New York City subway has become “dangerous,” attributing the situation to what he called “stupid policies” enacted by liberal city and state leaders. Duffy cited a 66% rise in reported subway assaults since 2019 as evidence of deteriorating safety and warned that the Trump administration could consider withholding federal transit funds unless officials present a plan to curb violence and improve security underground.
WATCH: @SecDuffy doesn't mince words about the growing "war on middle Americans" happening underground in New York City — and claims @realDonaldTrump will pull the plug on funding if changes aren't made to keep Americans safe. https://t.co/0ifoHtxRmm
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy SLAMS “stupid liberals” with “stupid policies” that have made the NYC subway system a dangerous mess, with assaults skyrocketing 66% since 2019. “It’s dangerous to ride the subway in New York… This is a war on middle Americans, working https://t.co/pJhm9yU7F4
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned, “It’s dangerous to ride the subway in New York.” https://t.co/KAKAE8q0Ad