.SecretaryPete is facing criticism following the Ohio train derailment that left the community of East Palestine surrounded by hazardous chemicals. Many have thought Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, too inexperienced for this cabinet position.
Buttigieg, tapped for the position after attracting presidential buzz as mayor of South Bend, Indiana, has found himself under frequent fire, leading to concerns about his fitness for the role and whether his performance harms his political future."His problem has been from the beginning, no matter the controversy, that he's late to the situation," said Marc Clauson, a professor at Cedarville University in Ohio.
When combined with other controversies, Buttigieg appears to be dragging down the Biden administration and harming his own political future, argues Republican strategist Doug Heye. He has also come under fire for what critics perceive as political statements that fail to address crucial issues, such as his 2021 claim that there is"racism physically built into some of our highways."
"He has largely stayed out of the public's eye but continues to attract attention as a strong potential presidential candidate among Democrats," said Alexander."Most Americans are not so plugged into American politics to know much about Buttigieg. Regarding the East Palestine situation, most Ohioans are taking their cues from Gov. Mike DeWine [R-OH]."
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