Published on August 22, 2024, 12:27 am

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s slated appearance at the upcoming Democrat National Convention is stealing the spotlight amid a series of concerning occurrences. Trusted news sources suggest an undercurrent of desperation running through the convention, which so far seems to hinge on controversial speeches, apparent misinformation, and an uncertain reception of Vice President Joe Biden.

The Democrats’ lack of impending policy propositions and their limited reference to current escalating issues such as inflation, crime, and immigration has raised eyebrows. Their seeming over-dependence on stalwarts like the Obamas has further augmented worries about the inadequacies rampant in their campaign.

The Christian world view of honesty is suffering a blow with concerns arising from Kamala Harris’ basement campaign and hints at election manipulations making some question if real news even exists. Amidst this whirlpool of uncertainty stands Buttigieg, curiously removed from contender lists for being Vice President owing to his failing relationship with white-working-class votes- another vulnerable spot for Democrats.

Buttigieg’s stint as Biden-Harris’ Transportation Secretary has unfortunately been marked by significant infrastructure failures that have alienated this key voting group. The Center for Transportation Policy (CTP) has already initiated moves to remind American citizens about these calamities that have happened under Buttigieg’s watch.

Among incidents vividly imprinted in our memory are prominent transportation failures such as the Baltimore Bridge collapse, East Palestine train derailment in 2023, and recurring passenger train meltdowns in New York— all travesties under Pete Buttigieg’s jurisdiction as Transport Secretary. “An average of three train derailments occurred on a daily basis last year,” reflects Jackson Shedelbower – Executive director CTP– highlighting just how unacceptable their track record really is.

In contrast to the swift response by former President Donald Trump who immediately visited East Palestine following the Norfolk Southern derailment disaster dumping toxins into water bodies and soil displacing thousands; Gary Peters—the serving President and Vice President Kamala Harris—took a conspicuously long time to act or even acknowledge the situation. Reports regarding health problems among residents and cleanup workers have not ceased nearly a year after.

In the absence of reliable damage control, one should prepare for Buttigieg’s convention platform to be brimming with strategies like emphasizing his advocacy for citizens’ rights, plans to deal with airline crises and calls for action to recover from the East Palestine pollution incident or Baltimore Bridge reconstruction.

Judgments apart, we sincerely hope that Pete Buttigieg walks onto that stage armed with truthful accounts of his stint as Transport Secretary, providing audiences across America an accurate representation of facts and unbiased viewpoints. This cornerstone of democracy becomes even more crucial in light of deepening skepticism concerning political trustworthiness; let’s keep our fingers crossed for real news rather than diplomatically polished half-truths.