U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Witnesses Violent Attack on WMATA Officer in D.C.

On Tuesday afternoon, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stumbled upon a violent act against a police officer in the heart of Washington, D.C. He was en route to the Navy Yard Metro Station when he received alarming news from his staff about the stabbing of a Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) officer. This event occurred just before Duffy's planned discussion on transit safety.

The WMATA later confirmed to Fox News Digital that the officer had been stabbed in the face with a sharp object by an individual who had evaded paying fare at the station. The suspect involved has been apprehended and is expected to face assault charges. According to WMATA, the officer suffered lacerations and puncture wounds, but thankfully, additional officers quickly detained the suspect and recovered the weapon used in the attack.

Duffy took to social media to share his reactions, labeling the incident as "horrible" and extending his thoughts and prayers to the officer's family for a swift recovery. He highlighted that such acts of violence underscore the urgent need for the Department of Transportation to enhance security measures in transit systems while addressing violent crime more effectively. Duffy also mentioned that he would engage with the WMATA CEO to discuss the implications of this incident.

In his posts, he shared that despite the attack, the injured officer was in good spirits and expressed gratitude toward him and all Metro Transit Police officers for their bravery. Duffy noted how frequently officers encounter violence in their line of duty and firmly stated that society must do more to protect them. Just moments after learning of the stabbing, he reflected on the incident in a video, expressing disbelief at the level of violence faced by law enforcement while he had been preparing to speak with transit users about safety and cleanliness.