The transportation secretary’s six-part YouTube series is fueling ethical concerns over family adventures funded in large part by corporate sponsors regulated by his department.
Duffy’s ‘Road Trip’ Highlights America, and Some of Its Sponsors
The transportation secretary’s six-part YouTube series is fueling ethical concerns over family adventures funded in large part by corporate sponsors regulated by his department.
By Karoun Demirjian
Thursday, August 20, 2026·1 min read
Last updated Aug 24, 2026 · 01:10 PM UTC
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