US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a nationwide call for Americans to stop boarding flights in pyjamas and slippers, calling the growing trend a decline in travel etiquette. Stressing the need to 'bring civility back', Duffy stated that airport standards have 'gone too far'.&nbsp;“Let’s not show up at the airport in slippers and pyjamas, it’s time we bring civility back," the US Transportation Secretary said. Speaking on Fox Business, he also said," People dress up like they're going to bed when they fly... We want to push people as we come into a really busy travel season, help people out, be in a good mood, dress up."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sean Duffy: &quot;People dress up like they&#39;re going to bed when they fly... We want to push people as we come into a really busy travel season, help people out, be in a good mood, dress up.&quot;<a href="https://t.co/YT9ne8ylfh">pic.twitter.com/YT9ne8ylfh</a>&mdash; Molly Ploofkins (@Mollyploofkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mollyploofkins/status/1991686820523081848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Netizens react to the remarks of US Transportation Secretary</h3>Netizens on the social media platform X quickly piled in and began trolling, meme-ing, and mocking the transportation secretary in the surfaced video for blaming travellers instead of addressing the real problems. One of the users supported the Secretary's stand and said,"He’s not telling you to wear a suit or a dress. He’s telling you not to wear your fucking pyjamas. And he’s right."&nbsp;The next said,"I always dress for flying. Makes you feel better. I never understood the pyjama or sweats thing at all. Like you've stopped caring about yourself. It's not about others. It's about self-respect, I figure."&nbsp;"You shouldn't wear your pyjamas. But the airlines went from caring about people's comfort and space to packing people in like sardines and trying to maximise profit by lowering their standards. So people are trying to be more comfortable in an uncomfortable position created by the airline industry, which doesn't care about your travel experience. People's responses reflect that," another said.&nbsp;One of the netizens expressed frustration and said, "People stand in huge lines to get stuffed into narrow seats with no leg room. The bathrooms are insanely tiny. Disembarking from the plane is chaos. The food is barely food. But sure, the problem is wearing comfortable clothing and not dressing up."&nbsp;The next also said,"This administration is so anti-freedom and so anti-liberty, it’s astonishing. I will dress exactly how I wish, and won’t let the government tell me how to dress when I fly."

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has urged Americans to stop boarding flights in pyjamas and slippers, warning that the trend reflects a decline in travel etiquette and calling for efforts to “bring civility back.”

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a nationwide call for Americans to stop boarding flights in pyjamas and slippers, calling the growing trend a decline in travel etiquette. Stressing the need to 'bring civility back', Duffy stated that airport standards have 'gone too far'. “Let’s not show up at the airport in slippers and pyjamas, it’s time we bring civility back," the US Transportation Secretary said. Speaking on Fox Business, he also said," People dress up like they're going to bed when they fly... We want to push people as we come into a really busy travel season, help people out, be in a good mood, dress up."

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has urged Americans to stop boarding flights in pyjamas and slippers, warning that the trend reflects a decline in travel etiquette and calling for efforts to “bring civility back.”

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NASA presented proof of ancient life on Mars at a press conference on Wednesday (September 10), claiming a win not just for the space agency but also for President Donald Trump. Acting Administrator Sean Duffy, who is also the United States Secretary of Transportation, led the gathering of journalists to inform them how the Perseverance rover had collected a rock sample that contains proof of microbial life on the Red Planet billions of years ago. Duffy ensured to claim that the rover was launched during Trump's first tenure as president. Notably, the rover took off for space on July 30, 2020, the last year of Trump's presidency. This reference was not only made to make sure that Trump was credited with the discovery, but also aimed to dismiss claims that the Trump administration is not interested in pursuing space exploration. The president has been slammed for reducing NASA's budget, a move that caused an uproar among the scientific community.<h2>NASA budget cuts by Trump administration</h2>Donald Trump has substantially cut down on NASA's budget for the year 2026. On May 2, the Trump administration proposed cutting NASA funding by nearly 25 per cent, bringing it down from $24.8 billion to $18.8 billion. Most of this reduction will happen in the agency's science programs. According to The Planetary Society, a nonprofit exploration advocacy organisation, the 2026 budget would be the agency's lowest since 1961 when adjusted for inflation. Scientists have argued that this will affect the Artemis moon missions and the agency's next steps towards space exploration, including putting a man on Mars. However, Duffy used the occasion of the Mars announcement to assert that Trump is not against science and space. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-no-way-not-going-to-happen-acting-nasa-chief-duffy-says-china-will-not-beat-us-to-the-moon-1757520784597">'No way, not going to happen': Acting NASA chief Duffy says China will not beat US to the Moon</a><h2>How will NASA bring samples from Mars with budget cuts?</h2>Responding to a question about the mission to bring back Martian samples and how NASA plans on doing it with the allotted budget, Duffy stressed, "We need science for Moon and Mars. We can accomplish our mission with the given budget." While the reporter did not mention Trump, Duffy brought him up and stated, "The president loves space. He asked me about it." Duffy and the scientists on stage were repeatedly bombarded with questions about the Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission, a program that has taken a hit due to spiralling costs. An independent review of the mission found that it could cost anywhere between $10 billion and $11 billion. "I have to look at dollars, time, and return. We need to get these samples back in a better way. Resources are precious. We need to work to our best possible abilities," Duffy said.&nbsp;He also added that even though the budget cuts were a concern for the rest of the country, he was confident that the given money was enough to move ahead, and if it wasn't, he wouldn't hesitate to ask Trump for more.&nbsp;<h2>China is not getting to the Moon before us, Duffy says</h2>A reporter pointed out that China was supposedly ahead of the United States in its mission to land a man on the Moon and also bring back samples from Mars. Duffy fiercely claimed that NASA would win the space race, and there was "no way" that Beijing would get to the Moon first. &nbsp;"We need to keep pushing and win this space race," he said.&nbsp;In another video posted on NASA's web page, Duffy says, "China wants to get to the Moon, but we are getting there first. I am committed to getting us to the Moon and winning the second space race before President Trump leaves office." &nbsp;

President Donald Trump is all for science, and “he loves space”, NASA acting chief Sean Duffy has said. He made this statement as the Trump administration announced budget cuts for the space agency earlier this year. Duffy said, we will reach the Moon under President Trump.

NASA presented proof of ancient life on Mars at a press conference on Wednesday (September 10), claiming a win not just for the space agency but also for President Donald Trump. Acting Administrator Sean Duffy, who is also the United States Secretary of Transportation, led the gathering of journalists to inform them how the Perseverance rover had collected a rock sample that contains proof of microbial life on the Red Planet billions of years ago. Duffy ensured to claim that the rover was launched during Trump's first tenure as president. Notably, the rover took off for space on July 30, 2020, the last year of Trump's presidency. This reference was not only made to make sure that Trump was credited with the discovery, but also aimed to dismiss claims that the Trump administration is not interested in pursuing space exploration. The president has been slammed for reducing NASA's budget, a move that caused an uproar among the scientific community. NASA budget cuts by Trump administration Donald Trump has substantially cut down on NASA's budget for the year 2026. On May 2, the Trump administration proposed cutting NASA funding by nearly 25 per cent, bringing it down from $24.8 billion to $18.8 billion. Most of this reduction will happen in the agency's science programs. According to The Planetary Society, a nonprofit exploration advocacy organisation, the 2026 budget would be the agency's lowest since 1961 when adjusted for inflation. Scientists have argued that this will affect the Artemis moon missions and the agency's next steps towards space exploration, including putting a man on Mars. However, Duffy used the occasion of the Mars announcement to assert that Trump is not against science and space. Also Read: 'No way, not going to happen': Acting NASA chief Duffy says China will not beat US to the Moon How will NASA bring samples from Mars with budget cuts? Responding to a question about the mission to bring back Martian samples and how NASA plans on doing it with the allotted budget, Duffy stressed, "We need science for Moon and Mars. We can accomplish our mission with the given budget." While the reporter did not mention Trump, Duffy brought him up and stated, "The president loves space. He asked me about it." Duffy and the scientists on stage were repeatedly bombarded with questions about the Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission, a program that has taken a hit due to spiralling costs. An independent review of the mission found that it could cost anywhere between $10 billion and $11 billion. "I have to look at dollars, time, and return. We need to get these samples back in a better way. Resources are precious. We need to work to our best possible abilities," Duffy said. He also added that even though the budget cuts were a concern for the rest of the country, he was confident that the given money was enough to move ahead, and if it wasn't, he wouldn't hesitate to ask Trump for more. China is not getting to the Moon before us, Duffy says A reporter pointed out that China was supposedly ahead of the United States in its mission to land a man on the Moon and also bring back samples from Mars. Duffy fiercely claimed that NASA would win the space race, and there was "no way" that Beijing would get to the Moon first. "We need to keep pushing and win this space race," he said. In another video posted on NASA's web page, Duffy says, "China wants to get to the Moon, but we are getting there first. I am committed to getting us to the Moon and winning the second space race before President Trump leaves office."

President Donald Trump is all for science, and “he loves space”, NASA acting chief Sean Duffy has said. He made this statement as the Trump administration announced budget cuts for the space agency earlier this year. Duffy said, We will reach the Moon under President Trump.

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The Trump administration is aiming to simplify the use of drones for commercial purposes, ranging from delivering coffee to inspecting infrastructure and supporting agricultural activities. A new proposal was announced on Tuesday by the Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy, outlining how businesses could gain approval to operate drones in US airspace and the regulations they would have to follow.&nbsp;Previously, companies seeking to fly drones beyond the operator's visual line of sight had to apply for a waiver or exemption, which was awarded on a case-by-case basis, Duffy said. "And because of that complication, I don't think we saw the innovation that we should have in America," he added.&nbsp;This move follows an executive order signed by President Trump two months ago, intended to speed up the use of unmanned aerial vehicles by businesses in the United States. The announcement of Duffy was welcomed by drone industry stakeholders, saying that advancements in drone technology have surpassed the ability of the government to regulate the aircraft.&nbsp;"Drone operators must navigate a labyrinth of ill-suited regulations designed for crude aircraft, placing an artificial ceiling on innovation and hampering progress," CEO of the Commercial Drone Alliance, Lisa Ellman, said. "In the meantime, we've seen our global peers and adversaries surge ahead in the deployment of commercial drone technology," she added, NPR reported.<h3>Complex and restrictive processes vs growth</h3>Earlier, businesses had to request individual waivers or exemptions for those who were seeking to fly drones beyond the operator’s visual line of sight. In response, Duffy noted that complex and restrictive processes were hampering innovation in the country.&nbsp;In an emailed statement, the Air Line Pilots Association told NPR that in order to ensure that emerging technologies and drone operations do not compromise aviation safety, it is committed to working with the Department of Transportation.&nbsp;The group added that "recent tragic events have underscored the critical importance of maintaining rigorous safety standards in our increasingly complex airspace, and we will continue advocating for policies that require all airspace users to operate with adequate surveillance, communication, and collision avoidance capabilities."

After Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the order, drone industry stakeholders welcomed this move, saying that advancements in drone technology have surpassed the ability of the government to regulate the aircraft.

The Trump administration is aiming to simplify the use of drones for commercial purposes, ranging from delivering coffee to inspecting infrastructure and supporting agricultural activities. A new proposal was announced on Tuesday by the Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy, outlining how businesses could gain approval to operate drones in US airspace and the regulations they would have to follow. Previously, companies seeking to fly drones beyond the operator's visual line of sight had to apply for a waiver or exemption, which was awarded on a case-by-case basis, Duffy said. "And because of that complication, I don't think we saw the innovation that we should have in America," he added. This move follows an executive order signed by President Trump two months ago, intended to speed up the use of unmanned aerial vehicles by businesses in the United States. The announcement of Duffy was welcomed by drone industry stakeholders, saying that advancements in drone technology have surpassed the ability of the government to regulate the aircraft. "Drone operators must navigate a labyrinth of ill-suited regulations designed for crude aircraft, placing an artificial ceiling on innovation and hampering progress," CEO of the Commercial Drone Alliance, Lisa Ellman, said. "In the meantime, we've seen our global peers and adversaries surge ahead in the deployment of commercial drone technology," she added, NPR reported. Complex and restrictive processes vs growth Earlier, businesses had to request individual waivers or exemptions for those who were seeking to fly drones beyond the operator’s visual line of sight. In response, Duffy noted that complex and restrictive processes were hampering innovation in the country. In an emailed statement, the Air Line Pilots Association told NPR that in order to ensure that emerging technologies and drone operations do not compromise aviation safety, it is committed to working with the Department of Transportation. The group added that "recent tragic events have underscored the critical importance of maintaining rigorous safety standards in our increasingly complex airspace, and we will continue advocating for policies that require all airspace users to operate with adequate surveillance, communication, and collision avoidance capabilities."

After Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the order, drone industry stakeholders welcomed this move, saying that advancements in drone technology have surpassed the ability of the government to regulate the aircraft.

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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday appointed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as the interim administrator of NASA. The announcement was made by Trump on his Truth Social platform, calling him "a fantastic leader of the ever more important Space Agency, even if only for a short period." This role has remained vacant since Trump withdrew the nomination of tech billionaire Jared Isaacman.The nomination of Jared Isaacman was withdrawn by Trump in May 2025, citing a review of his “prior associations.” Now, Sean Duffy, will take over the post that has been in the limelight following Trump's feud with billionaire Elon Musk, who backed Isaacman.<h3>Who is Sean Duffy?</h3>A former Republican congressman from Hayward, Wisconsin, Sean Duffy's background also includes being a lumberjack, athlete, reality TV star, prosecutor, and Fox News host. He holds a degree in marketing from St. Mary’s University and a J.D. degree from William Mitchell College of Law, according to a report on the website of the US Department of Transportation.His journey in television started when he was in his twenties with the MTV reality TV show, “The Real World”. He was also cast on the show: “Road Rules All Stars,” where he met his better half, 'Rachel Campos-Duffy'. They have been married for 25 years and are currently America’s first and longest-married reality TV couple with nine children together.Duffy was the District Attorney of Ashland County, Wisconsin, for ten years before serving in Congress. He won the election from the tea party wave in 2010. During his first candidacy for Congress, Duffy was considered an underdog. However, he managed to grab the attention of the entire state with his campaign ads. During the campaign, he told voters that he came from a “long line of lumberjacks” and would bring his axe to Washington.Duffy spent nearly nine years in the House of Representatives, where he served on the Financial Services Committee and chaired its subcommittee on insurance and housing. After stepping down from Congress in 2019, he joined Fox News as a contributor and became one of Donald Trump's most prominent supporters on cable TV, co-hosting the Fox Business show The Bottom Line with Dagen and Duffy.He is among several Fox figures tapped by Trump for key roles in his Cabinet, including Pete Hegseth, now serving as defence secretary. Duffy is a father of nine, with his youngest child born with a heart condition.This comes amid reports that the administration is preparing to reduce NASA’s senior workforce by over 2,100 through early retirements, buyouts, and postponed resignations, in line with Trump’s recent announcement. &nbsp;

After stepping down from Congress in 2019, he joined Fox News as a contributor and became one of Donald Trump's most prominent supporters on cable TV, co-hosting the Fox Business show The Bottom Line with Dagen and Duffy.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday appointed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as the interim administrator of NASA. The announcement was made by Trump on his Truth Social platform, calling him "a fantastic leader of the ever more important Space Agency, even if only for a short period." This role has remained vacant since Trump withdrew the nomination of tech billionaire Jared Isaacman. The nomination of Jared Isaacman was withdrawn by Trump in May 2025, citing a review of his “prior associations.” Now, Sean Duffy, will take over the post that has been in the limelight following Trump's feud with billionaire Elon Musk, who backed Isaacman. Who is Sean Duffy? A former Republican congressman from Hayward, Wisconsin, Sean Duffy's background also includes being a lumberjack, athlete, reality TV star, prosecutor, and Fox News host. He holds a degree in marketing from St. Mary’s University and a J.D. degree from William Mitchell College of Law, according to a report on the website of the US Department of Transportation. His journey in television started when he was in his twenties with the MTV reality TV show, “The Real World”. He was also cast on the show: “Road Rules All Stars,” where he met his better half, 'Rachel Campos-Duffy'. They have been married for 25 years and are currently America’s first and longest-married reality TV couple with nine children together. Duffy was the District Attorney of Ashland County, Wisconsin, for ten years before serving in Congress. He won the election from the tea party wave in 2010. During his first candidacy for Congress, Duffy was considered an underdog. However, he managed to grab the attention of the entire state with his campaign ads. During the campaign, he told voters that he came from a “long line of lumberjacks” and would bring his axe to Washington. Duffy spent nearly nine years in the House of Representatives, where he served on the Financial Services Committee and chaired its subcommittee on insurance and housing. After stepping down from Congress in 2019, he joined Fox News as a contributor and became one of Donald Trump's most prominent supporters on cable TV, co-hosting the Fox Business show The Bottom Line with Dagen and Duffy. He is among several Fox figures tapped by Trump for key roles in his Cabinet, including Pete Hegseth, now serving as defence secretary. Duffy is a father of nine, with his youngest child born with a heart condition. This comes amid reports that the administration is preparing to reduce NASA’s senior workforce by over 2,100 through early retirements, buyouts, and postponed resignations, in line with Trump’s recent announcement.

After stepping down from Congress in 2019, he joined Fox News as a contributor and became one of Donald Trump's most prominent supporters on cable TV, co-hosting the Fox Business show The Bottom Line with Dagen and Duffy.

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