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Duffy Launches “Great American Road Trip” Amid Ethics Backlash

8/20/2026

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy premiered the “Great American Road Trip” series on DOT YouTube channel on August 19, 2026.
The episode begins in Philadelphia and stops at the White House to see President Donald Trump.
Episodes say Great American Road Trip, Inc. and sponsors covered costs, using no taxpayer money.
Democratic Sen. Patty Murray and Democrats called the series out-of-touch, raised ethics concerns, and noted a heated exchange at Duffy’s May 19 Senate hearing.

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy premiered the “Great American Road Trip” series on DOT YouTube channel on August 19, 2026.
The episode begins in Philadelphia and stops at the White House to see President Donald Trump.
Episodes say Great American Road Trip, Inc. and sponsors covered costs, using no taxpayer money.
Democratic Sen. Patty Murray and Democrats called the series out-of-touch, raised ethics concerns, and noted a heated exchange at Duffy’s May 19 Senate hearing.