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Newsom slams Duffy after Denver plane accident, ethics clear

5/11/2026

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Secretary Sean Duffy was criticized after a plane hit a pedestrian at Denver Airport.
Governor Gavin Newsom called Secretary Sean Duffy a “total disgrace” on X on May 9, 2026.
DOT ethics officials cleared Secretary Sean Duffy’s participation, stating Great American Road Trip Inc. funded gas, rentals, lodging and activities.
Critics cited gasoline prices of $4.49 nationwide, $6.13 in California and $5.76 in Washington, calling the series out of touch.

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Secretary Sean Duffy was criticized after a plane hit a pedestrian at Denver Airport.
Governor Gavin Newsom called Secretary Sean Duffy a “total disgrace” on X on May 9, 2026.
DOT ethics officials cleared Secretary Sean Duffy’s participation, stating Great American Road Trip Inc. funded gas, rentals, lodging and activities.
Critics cited gasoline prices of $4.49 nationwide, $6.13 in California and $5.76 in Washington, calling the series out of touch.