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Duffy's Reality Show Faces Scrutiny Amid Ethics Concerns
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his family are receiving criticism for their reality show, 'The Great American Road Trip.' His wife defended him against allegations of corruption. (sources: thehill, npr, nbcnews, mediamatters, abcnews)
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Duffy's family road trip series has prompted a watchdog group to request an investigation into potential ethical issues. Duffy and his wife assert that no taxpayer funds were used for the project.
- Duffy's wife stated he is not corrupt amid the backlash.
- The reality show was funded by a nonprofit with transportation-related sponsors.
- A watchdog group has asked the inspector general to investigate the series.
Why it matters
The situation raises questions about ethics and accountability for public officials involved in entertainment projects.
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