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May 12, 2026
Transportation Secretary Duffy Launches Reality Show Amid Controversy
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is filming a reality series funded by travel companies he regulates, raising ethical concerns.
- Critics, including former Secretary Pete Buttigieg, argue the project is out of touch amid soaring gas prices due to the U.S. war in Iran.
- Citizens for Ethics and Responsibility in Washington has filed a complaint questioning Duffy's compliance with federal travel rules.
2 Sources
- Transportation Secretary Duffy filmed a reality show, funded by firms he regulatesMay 12, 2026 at 4:11 PM · NPR
- Wife says Transportation chief Sean Duffy 'not a corrupt man' amid family road trip criticismMay 12, 2026 at 10:40 PM · The Hill