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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Calls Out LA Leaders for Failed Response to Riots Ahead of FIFA World Cup and Olympics

Thursday, June 26, 2025

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today called out Los Angeles (LA) County leaders for their weak leadership during the LA riots that led to service cancellations on federally funded transit systems across Los Angeles. Secretary Duffy also noted the failed response to the unrest raises serious questions about the city’s ability to keep citizens and tourists safe during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympics. Read more in the USDOT Newsroom.