WASHINGTON — The nation’s transportation secretary usually holds one of the most public-facing roles in any presidential administration. Faced with a historic system failure, Buttigieg appeared to lean into his role as the face of the beleaguered American transportation network. Appearing Wednesday at a Transportation Research Board conference, Buttigieg jumped right into the airline debacle before anyone could ask. It also highlighted the fact that the Federal Aviation Administration has been without a Senate-confirmed leader for nearly a year. When Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., recently announced that she would not run for reelection, there was buzz that Buttigieg might run.

Source: ABC News January 15, 2023 09:15 UTC