NYT
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s ‘Road Trip’ Highlights America, and Some of Its Sponsors
Friday, August 21, 2026
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy launched a six-part YouTube series documenting travel across America, with production costs funded by corporate sponsors whose industries fall under his department's regulatory authority. The series raised questions about potential conflicts of interest, as companies regulated by the Department of Transportation provided financial support for the project. Duffy's office did not respond to requests for comment on the funding structure or ethics review process for the series.
