Duffy also rebuffed Musk’s claim that air traffic controllers were hired from DEI initiatives.

The exchange reportedly occurred when Trump called his cabinet into the Oval Office to clarify the scope of Musk's authority.

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Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy called for increasing the pay for entry-level air traffic controllers this week.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the increase to almost $23 an hour is intended to boost recruitment and retention.