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June 10, 2026
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Faces Criticism for Supporting Son-in-Law's Campaign
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is accused of using his position to aid his son-in-law, Michael Alfonso, in a congressional campaign.
- Alfonso has received over $50,000 in donations from transportation interests, raising concerns about Duffy's influence.
- Critics argue Duffy's actions may violate the Hatch Act, which limits political activity by government officials.
2 Sources
- Duffy's push for son-in-law's House campaign sparks backlash in WisconsinJun 10, 2026 at 8:50 AM · Axios
- Trump’s ex-MTV star Transportation Secretary is ‘exploiting his Cabinet position’ to get son-in-law elected, critics sayJun 10, 2026 at 3:23 PM · Independent