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00:03Economist Robert Reich criticized Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy
00:06over his reality TV show, The Great American Road Trip,
00:11as Americans continue facing higher gas prices tied to Trump's war on Iran.
00:16Reich said Duffy was focused on releasing the show while fuel costs climbed.
00:21He questioned sponsorships from companies including Boeing, Toyota, and Shell
00:25that are regulated by the Department of Transportation.
00:29The show's website also lists Alphabet and United Airlines as sponsors.
00:34Representative Jerry Nadler also criticized Duffy,
00:37saying the transportation department was a mess
00:39because Duffy was pursuing reality TV star dreams instead of serving travelers.
00:45California Governor Gavin Newsom called Duffy a total disgrace over the show.
00:49Duffy defended the project, saying it used no taxpayer dollars
00:53and was filmed over seven months on weekends and spring break with his family.
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