Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Slams NY Governor Over Subway Safety Concerns

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy didn't hold back on Wednesday when he called out New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for downplaying safety concerns on New York City's subway system. Duffy's criticism was fiery, accusing both parties of ignoring the realities faced by commuters.

"The @MTA & @GovKathyHochul continue to say NYC subways are perfectly safe. Meanwhile, criminals continue to terrorize innocent New Yorkers," Duffy posted on X, referencing recent violent subway incidents. "We're fighting to make commuting safe again."

His comments come after several shocking crimes, including the brutal December attack where a 57-year-old woman was allegedly burned alive by an illegal immigrant from Guatemala. Just weeks later, on New Year's Eve, a man was charged with attempted murder after shoving another onto subway tracks. These aren't isolated incidents—they're the kind that make you rethink your subway rides.

The situation has gotten so dire that Guardian Angels, a volunteer safety patrol group, resumed their NYC subway patrols after one particularly horrifying incident, declaring they've "never seen it this bad."

While subway felony assaults and homicides spiked in 2024—homicides doubling to 10—the NYPD noted that overall subway crime was down 5.4%. (That's like saying, "Sure, the house is burning down, but hey, the kitchen's fine.")

Duffy has clearly decided enough is enough. In March, he sent a stern letter to the MTA, warning that failure to reduce crime could mean federal funding cuts. "The trend of violent crime, homelessness, and other threats to public safety on one of our nation's most prominent metro systems is unacceptable," he wrote, adding that the Department of Transportation will step in to "restore order."

His letter also asked for detailed data on fare evasion, assaults, and police presence, while demanding an explanation of how billions in federal taxpayer dollars have been spent to address safety and security issues. Duffy didn’t mince words: "Commuters are sick and tired of feeling like they have to jeopardize their safety to get to work, go to school, or travel around the city."

So far, the DOT, MTA, and Hochul's office have stayed silent on Duffy’s remarks, leaving New Yorkers wondering if their commute will ever feel secure again.

Reporting contributed by Fox News Digital's Anders Hagstrom and Lindsay Kornick.