The Pete Buttigieg Show Closes in East Palestine, Ohio
by Lawrence Kadish • March 8, 2023 at 4:00 pm
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is discovering that holding a cabinet position isn't some no-show government job.
When he took the position, one suspects he thought it would be a great platform for him to try out potential messaging in front of media and public audiences across the country. No doubt he envisioned it as preparation for a future White House presidential campaign – like taking the show on the road before opening on Broadway.
Recent events for Buttigieg unfortunately suggest that his "show" has closed in East Palestine, Ohio.
Let us agree that his department is not tasked with the cleanup of a toxic mess, the result of a massive freight train derailment from overheated bearings. Let us further agree that there is a genuine partisan debate over who has and who has not sought additional safety regulations for the rail freight industry.
