New road trip reality series with Transportation Secretary draws criticism

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy defends road trip series amid rising gas prices

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his family have a new five-part reality series on YouTube, "The Great American Road Trip." This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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New road trip reality series with Transportation Secretary draws criticism
ABC News
ABC News
Leaning left
5/11/2026

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy defends road trip series amid rising gas prices

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is facing backlash for a new reality series, "The Great American Road Trip," which follows Duffy and his family as they travel to iconic destinations across the United States. The project comes as U.S. gas prices have skyrocketed to more than $4.50 a gallon amid the war in Iran.

Transportation Secretary Duffy filmed a reality show, funded by firms he regulates
NPR
NPR
Leaning left
5/12/2026

Transportation Secretary Duffy filmed a reality show, funded by firms he regulates

Duffy says he and his family filmed "The Great American Road Trip" in brief windows, like weekends and school vacations, during a seven-month period. Department of Transportation/Screenshot by NPR hide caption Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has returned to his reality television roots, filming a cross-country.