Ted Cruz Hammers Biden Over Controversial Nominee For Federal Aviation Administration

Senator Ted Cruz (Republican-Texas) attacked President Joe Biden’s nomination to head the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday. He claimed that Washington has no aviation experience or safety.

“What the Biden administration is doing here is they’ve nominated him because some Colorado Democrats care about putting him in this position,” Cruz spoke on the new episode “Verdict.” “Several Democrats have expressed concerns.”

“And I got to say, look, let’s say you’re a Democrat senator and let’s say you’re up for re-election in 2024 as a whole bunch of them are. Do you really want to cast a vote to confirm an FAA Administrator with zero experience in aviation or aviation safety?” Cruz said. “You know, listen, if God forbid, in the next two years there’s an airline crash — and look, we’ve had a series of near misses. This position has not had a Senate-confirmed administrator in a year because the Biden administration doesn’t prioritize it.”

“Instead, they’re using it as a political benefit, as a gift, a patronage job,” Cruz continued. “Look, we ought to have an FAA administrator in there right now who knows what he or she is doing and is examining why are these near misses happening and how can we prevent them from happening? But if you’re a Democrat senator, and God forbid, there is an airline crash, do you really want to be going to your voters saying, ‘Yeah, I voted to put in place a guy who had no idea what he was doing. And now a bunch of people [have lost their lives]?'”

“The Biden White House is putting politics above the safety of you and your kids,” He added.

Washington was a veteran of the Army for more than two decades. served He was the CEO for Denver’s Regional Transportation District as well as the CEO and President of Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority. In 2021, his title was changed to the Denver International Airport CEO.

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SEN.TED CRUZ, R-TX: The Biden administration has nominated [Phil Washington]Because some Colorado Democrats want to put him in that position. The FAA is being treated as a patronage system, not as an asset. ‘Let’s stick a Democrat’ because this makes Democrat politicians happy. The Colorado senators were both Democrats and they presented him to the committee. This is about Denver’s mayor. All this is about, we are giving a favor to a politician. … I don’t think he’ll be confirmed. Numerous Democrats raised concerns. You might be a Democrat Senator. Let’s also say that you want to re-elect a bunch more Democrats. Is it really worth voting to confirm an FAA Administrator who has zero aviation experience or safety expertise? You know, listen, if God forbid, in the next two years there’s an airline crash — and look, we’ve had a series of near misses. The Biden administration has not been able to confirm an administrator for this position in the Senate within a year. Instead, they’re using it as a political benefit, as a gift, a patronage job… Look, we ought to have an FAA administrator in there right now who knows what he or she is doing and is examining why are these near misses happening and how can we prevent them from happening? But if you’re a Democrat Senator, and God forbid, there isn’t an airline crash, do you really want to be going to your voters saying, ‘Yeah, I voted to put in place a guy who had no idea what he was doing. There are now many people. [have lost their lives]’ … Look what [the Biden administration] They must do this, and they have to nominate. They must nominate someone qualified. A large bipartisan majority will confirm a nominee who is qualified in safety and aviation. Everyone wants to see an FAA official who is knowledgeable about air travel safety. The Biden White House puts politics ahead of safety for you and your children right now.

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