Fact Check – Did Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy say pilots should “go with their gut feelings”?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: Sean Duffy said, “Pilots need to stop depending on air traffic controllers. They need to suck it up and go with their gut feelings.”


Rating: BLATANT LIE


Explanation: There is no record of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy making this remark. The quote originated from a fabricated social media post and has not appeared in any credible media outlet or government transcript.


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Date: 11/10/2025




 

Last Updated on November 10, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check


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