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Former Transportation Secretary Criticizes Current Secretary Over Reality Show
A former transportation secretary criticized the current secretary's participation in a reality show about road trips. The comments came during a television interview and referenced rising fuel prices and public spending.
May 17, 6:32 PM·1m read1 source
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A former transportation secretary criticized the current secretary of the department over a reality show focused on road trips. The former secretary said the show was an embarrassment at a time when many Americans cannot afford road trips due to higher diesel and gas prices. The comments were made during a Sunday television interview.
Background on the Show The current secretary's wife defended her husband during a radio appearance last week. She said he is not a corrupt man and has performed his job well. A watchdog group has called for an investigation into the couple's reality series and possible sponsorships from transportation companies.
The group raised questions about sponsorships from companies that face regulation from the department. The department has not yet responded to requests for comment.
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