US EditionUSDOT Blasts LA Leadership over Protest Response, Transit Disruptions
- U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy criticized Los Angeles leadership for their inadequate response to protests that disrupted transit services, harming commuters and transit workers.
- Duffy requested Mayor Karen Bass to provide a written report by July 26 about transit service statuses and public safety measures for upcoming events.
- Bass condemned the violence of the protests while denying claims that local leaders provoked unrest, defending law enforcement actions.
- Duffy's letters to Bass and LACMTA CEO Stephanie Wiggins emphasized the need for improvements in safety protocols and transit cleanliness, stating that the recent riots raised serious safety concerns for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympics.
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USDOT blasts LA leadership over protest response, transit disruptions
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy on Thursday blasted Los Angeles leaders for what he described as “weak leadership” during recent protests that disrupted the city’s transit services, which he said are “supported with federal funds.” In a statement and formal letter to Mayor Karen Bass, Duffy said the city’s response to recent demonstrations —sparked by federal immigration enforcement raids—was inadequate, resulting in closures and ser…
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Calls Out LA Mayor & Metro Chief for Failed Riot Response – California Globe
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy just sent letters calling out Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Stephanie Wiggins, Chief Executive Officer of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for their “weak leadership during the LA riots that led to service cancellations on federally funded transit systems across Los Angeles.” Law-abiding citizens in the Los Angeles metropolitan area were unable to access federally funded tra…
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