A CBS reporter appeared to stun Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy by asking why he consulted with Tesla CEO and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Chairman Elon Musk on improvements to the air traffic control system during a Thursday interview.
Duffy has been addressing air traffic control issues following a deadly mid-air collision between a commuter flight and an Army UH-60 Blackhawk on Jan. 29 that killed all 67 people on both aircraft. CBS reporter Kris Van Cleave reported that Duffy had Musk tour the Federal Aviation Administration’s command center to get feedback from staffers on the current system and suggested improvements. (RELATED: ‘Way Out Over Your Skis’: Scott Jennings Calls CNN Panelists On The Carpet For Pushing Unproven Musk Corruption Claims)
“Why wouldn’t I ask Elon Musk? Why wouldn’t I ask some of the best minds in the world to come in and…
