Sec. Sean Duffy's New Reality Show Sparks Backlash as Gas Prices Soar

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is launching a new reality TV series called *The Great American Road Trip*. The five-part show follows Duffy traveling across the country by car. Critics say the timing of the series is insensitive. Gas prices are currently at record highs, making long road trips expensive for many American families. The backlash centers on the perceived conflict between Duffy's government role and his return to television. As Transportation Secretary, Duffy oversees national transportation policy, including fuel regulations. Duffy is best known as a former star of MTV's *The Real World* and Fox News commentator. The new series will air on a yet-to-be-announced network. Representatives for Duffy have not responded to the criticism. The White House also declined to comment on the timing of the show.