Media Bias Fact Check (MBFC) publishes daily vetted fact checks from verified IFCN-approved sources. Each claim is independently reviewed for accuracy and context.
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.
Date: 11/10/2025
Last Updated on November 10, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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