Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is set to join White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre at Wednesday's afternoon press briefing to discuss the federal government's response to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland. Vice Admiral Peter Gautier, Deputy Commandant for Operations for the United States Coast Guard, will also be present to provide updates on the situation.
Buttigieg has warned Americans to prepare for potential supply chain disruptions due to shipping impacts at the Port of Baltimore following the bridge collapse. The Secretary highlighted that the bridge, which carried approximately 30,000 vehicles daily, played a crucial role in the region's transportation network. While alternative tunnels are available, traffic disruptions are expected.
