Sean Duffy Attacks Pete Buttigieg Amid Questions Over Reality TV Show
Summary
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy criticized his predecessor, Pete Buttigieg, on social media while facing questions about his own role in a reality TV show. The show, a multi-part series about a family road trip, has drawn criticism because it is sponsored by companies regulated by the Department of Transportation and comes at a time of high gas prices.Key Facts
- Sean Duffy attacked Pete Buttigieg on social media about issues like aviation safety and name changes in the aviation notification system.
- Buttigieg was Transportation Secretary during the Biden administration, and Duffy took over under President Donald Trump.
- The aviation notification system name was changed from "Notice to Airmen" to "Notice to Air Missions" in 2021 and changed back in 2025.
- Duffy and his family filmed a five-part reality series called The Great American Road Trip over seven months.
- The series will be released on YouTube and is sponsored by companies like Boeing and United Airlines, which are regulated by the Department of Transportation.
- Critics say the show is "out of touch" since many Americans struggle with high gas prices.
- Duffy says no taxpayer money was used for the show, and production was funded by a nonprofit.
- A watchdog group has requested an investigation into possible ethics violations regarding Duffy’s involvement in the series.
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