Buttigieg's Use of Government Jets for Official Travel Scrutinized

Inspector General Finds Buttigieg Followed Rules, Despite Climate Policies Pushed by His Agency

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spent nearly $59,000 on government jets for official travel between August 2021 and June 2023, according to an inspector general audit.
Buttigieg's use of the jets was justified by cost-effectiveness, security, scheduling and communications concerns.
During the same period, Buttigieg's agency has pushed climate policies designed to reduce emissions caused by the American transportation sector.
Buttigieg's predecessor, Elaine Chao, also used the agency's private planes for official business.
The Department of Transportation’s inspector general concluded that both Buttigieg and Chao followed the proper rules when they used government jets for official travel.