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Pete Buttigieg's replacement cancels funding for "DEI bike lanes" while mocking Pete's name
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· July 9, 2026
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Key takeaway This decision has been announced on social media, where Duffy also mocked the name of his predecessor, Pete Buttigieg.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has canceled funding for a project referred to as "DEI bike lanes". This decision has been announced on social media, where Duffy also mocked the name of his predecessor, Pete Buttigieg. Duffy's social media post implied that the funding cancellation is a significant change from the previous administration.
The term "DEI" typically refers to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, but in this context, it is being used to describe a bike lane project. Further details about the project and the cancellation are available from the source, including Duffy's social media post and his comments about his predecessor.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
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