Crisis communications experts rate Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's response to the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment as nothing short of its own train wreck, with the Biden administration official appearing to initially ignore the toxic accident – which sent chemicals into the local air and water supply – and then seemingly minimizing the situation.
Buttigieg's latest misstep comes on the heels of a series of bungled assignments, including repeated commercial flight snafus and ongoing supply chain disruptions. During each crisis, he's faced criticism for either being out of the office or simply out of touch with how best to handle the issues.
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Marisa Herman ✉
Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.