Watchdog group asks Transportation IG to probe Duffy's 'road trip' with family
Key takeaways
- The show follows Duffy and his wife, Fox News anchor Rachel Campos-Duffy, as they visit historic landmarks including Civil War battlegrounds, the Mayflower landing site and Yellowstone National Park.
- CREW alleges the venture was sponsored by Toyota, United Airlines, Boeing and other members of the transportation industry that are regulated by DOT, and that this violates federal law.
- DOT spokesperson Nathaniel Sizemore said The Great American Road Trip Inc., an independent non-profit, paid for production costs including gas, car rentals, lodging and activities.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
The group, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), urged the IG to investigate who paid for Duffy and his family s participation in the travel documented on the show, whether the secretary provided payments for reimbursement involving personal expenses and if he violated any federal regulations or laws by participating in the filming of the reality program.
The show follows Duffy and his wife, Fox News anchor Rachel Campos-Duffy, as they visit historic landmarks including Civil War battlegrounds, the Mayflower landing site and Yellowstone National Park.
CREW alleges the venture was sponsored by Toyota, United Airlines, Boeing and other members of the transportation industry that are regulated by DOT, and that this violates federal law.