Secretary Sean Duffy Alleges California Regulatory Failure Led to Three Deaths

Secretary Sean Duffy has issued a stark accusation against California authorities, claiming that the state's decision to upgrade a "killer's license" last week, despite "stricter rules" and an ignored "emergency action," directly resulted in the deaths of three individuals. The serious allegations were made public via a social media post by Secretary Duffy.

"California upgraded this killer’s license LAST WEEK when my stricter rules were already in place!" Secretary Duffy stated in his tweet. He further asserted, "They ignored my emergency action and now three people are dead." The statement implies a direct causal link between the regulatory decision and the tragic fatalities, highlighting a significant lapse in public safety oversight.

The Secretary's claims point to a critical failure in the state's licensing process, suggesting that established protocols and warnings were bypassed. His reference to "stricter rules" indicates a prior effort to enhance safety measures, which he alleges were disregarded by California officials in this specific instance. The "emergency action" he mentioned was seemingly intended to prevent such an outcome.

This accusation raises urgent questions regarding accountability within California's regulatory bodies and the procedures in place for managing potentially dangerous individuals or entities holding state-issued licenses. The incident, as described by Secretary Duffy, underscores the severe consequences when regulatory warnings and new safety measures are reportedly overlooked. The full scope of the alleged regulatory oversight and its impact remains under scrutiny following the Secretary's public statement.