Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy clashed with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton over Elon Musk’s role in identifying wasteful spending at USAID. Duffy responded to Clinton’s criticism online after Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team was mentioned in relation to aviation upgrades.

Duffy highlighted how DOGE personnel under Musk’s leadership were set to assist in upgrading aviation systems, especially after two deadly plane crashes occurred during his time in office. Clinton took issue with Musk’s involvement, leading to a heated exchange between the two.

The online back-and-forth drew attention to the ongoing debate over Musk’s influence in government and his efforts to root out inefficiencies. Duffy defended the move, emphasizing the need for changes to improve the nation’s aviation safety.

The exchange underscores the tensions between Trump administration figures and critics like Clinton, as well as growing concerns over the role of private sector leaders in government reform.