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Secretary Duffy Unveils ‘Great American Road Trip’, Critics React

5/9/2026

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced “The Great American Road Trip,” starring himself and host Rachel Campos-Duffy, with sponsors Boeing, Toyota, Shell, Google, Comcast, United Airlines.
Duffy says trip fits budget despite gas over $4.50 and $6 in California.
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called the project out of touch, saying costs are covered by Great American Road Trip, Inc., not taxpayers, gets no payment.

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced “The Great American Road Trip,” starring himself and host Rachel Campos-Duffy, with sponsors Boeing, Toyota, Shell, Google, Comcast, United Airlines.
Duffy says trip fits budget despite gas over $4.50 and $6 in California.
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called the project out of touch, saying costs are covered by Great American Road Trip, Inc., not taxpayers, gets no payment.