Climate Protesters Disrupt Pete Buttigieg's Event, Demand End to Petro Pete

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was forced to leave a Maryland policy forum in Baltimore after climate activists stormed the stage, demanding he reject proposed oil transport projects. The protesters, part of the group Climate Defiance, called on Buttigieg to stop the Sea Port Oil Terminal and Texas GulfLink projects, citing their environmental impact and contribution to climate change. Buttigieg acknowledged the urgency of the issue but did not commit to stopping the projects. Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit challenging the Seaport Oil Terminal project, listing Buttigieg as a defendant. Climate Defiance has targeted various events featuring federal officials to push for stronger action on climate issues.