Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has sparked controversy with his comments on the safety of Washington D.C., claiming he can safely walk his dog to the Capitol, a statement that has drawn criticism given the city's recent surge in violent crime and his constant security detail. Critics have labeled Buttigieg as out of touch, pointing to last year's record as D.C.'s deadliest in over 20+ years and highlighting the city's significant violent crime spike, the largest of any major U.S. city. The remarks have been widely discussed across various media platforms, with some accusing Buttigieg of downplaying the crime rate and being divorced from reality regarding the city's safety and the broader national issue of rising crime.
Pete Buttigieg trolled for dismissing rising DC violent crime https://t.co/HoKcmtrqOh https://t.co/UBrR7WbBxq
This is hilarious - <<Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg dismissed the idea that Washington, DC, is experiencing a rise in crime. Buttigieg (who has a constant security detail): "I can safely walk my dog to the Capitol.">> https://t.co/Qf1CmduuJg
Pete Buttigieg wants everyone to know that he can safely walk his dog. Don’t worry about the rampant crime plaguing our nation’s capital though! What exactly were his qualifications again? https://t.co/B4zQozMC2Q
Pete Buttigieg mercilessly trolled for saying he can 'safely walk my dog to the Capitol' WITH his bodyguards in bid to dismiss surging crime in D.C. https://t.co/WEUKu1Y68M https://t.co/JA4oX0xbVV
Poor Mayor Peter... Under President Trump he couldn’t safely walk his dog in DC...do you believe him? https://t.co/kAjS40vanH
Clueless Pete: Buttigieg Brags DC So Safe He Can Walk Dog to Capitol, Fails to Mention Security Detail https://t.co/k7iDn2K1Un
Buttigieg downplays DC crime rate despite having security detail: 'I can safely walk my dog to the Capitol' https://t.co/L4Yi6ZnLqL
Buttigieg says crime in D.C. is decreasing: "I can safely walk my dog to the Capitol today in a way that you couldn't do when we all got here!" MORE: https://t.co/lIVUxBcTwd https://t.co/WKuGIL68RK
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OUT OF TOUCH-Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Says of DC-“I Can Safely Walk My Dog to the Capitol Today in a Way That You Couldn’t Do When We All Got Here” (VIDEO) via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/Pva9FijtFY
BUTTIGIEG (who has a constant security detail): "I can safely walk my dog to the Capitol today in a way that you couldn't do when we all got here!" Last year, D.C. had its deadliest year in 20+ years and saw the largest violent crime spike of any major U.S. city. https://t.co/Jreo3W1Hsj