Key bridge collapse: Buttigieg didn’t call bridge racist | 11alive.com "The 1.6-mile Key Bridge collapsed into the Patapsco River at around 1:30 a.m. ET March 26 after a cargo vessel leaving the Port of Baltimore struck one of its columns. Buttigieg joined Maryland Gov. Wes Moore later that day in Baltimore, then made subsequent public appearances where he expressed his desire to reopen the port and rebuild the structure.
"But at no point has he called the bridge “racist,” as the claim states. The Facebook post distorts a comment he made more than two years earlier about how some bridges and roadways were designed. He did not refer specifically to the Key Bridge." . . .
Some background:
Yes, the Francis Scott Key Bridge is indeed named after Francis Scott Key, who wrote the lyrics to the “Star-Spangled Banner”. The bridge, located in Baltimore, Maryland, was erected almost five decades ago and became an iconic part of the city’s identity. It collapsed into the Patapsco River after being struck by a cargo ship that lost power just before the crash. The bridge had 185 feet (56 meters) of clearance above the water and played a crucial role in the region’s transportation infrastructure. Its construction site was near where Francis Scott Key witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry on September 12, 1814, inspiring him to write the poem that later became the national anthem of the United States1. The loss of the Key Bridge is deeply felt by the community, as it was not only a commuting route for thousands of Marylanders but also a symbol of Baltimore’s history and resilience. 🌉🇺🇸
But in the Biden administration, everything is racist.
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