He was the first openly gay person to hold a U.S. cabinet post and the youngest person to serve as secretary of transportation. Buttigieg was a frequent guest on news programs and became known as an effective promoter of U.S. Pres. Joe Bidenās policies. However, his tenure was not without criticism. In 2023 a freight train carrying hazardous material derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. Some criticized Buttigieg for what was seen as a slow response to the environmental disaster, and he later admitted that mistakes had been made in handling the situation.
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