Today, the internal Transportation Department watchdog said it will audit Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s use of taxpayer-funded private jets. This investigation comes after APT revealed that Secretary Buttigieg, who has repeatedly argued in favor of aggressive action to combat climate change, has taken at least 18 flights using taxpayer-funded private jets since taking office.
“After Americans for Public Trust helped determine Secretary Buttigieg’s excessive use of taxpayer-funded government jets, we are pleased to see that his air travel is now under investigation,” APT executive director Caitlin Sutherland told Fox News Digital on Monday.
“Everyday Americans have faced unprecedented flight cancelations and disruptions, but Buttigieg has continued to fly private, even on a Coast Guard plane and even when commercial options were readily available.”
Former Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao’s travel will also be audited.
