The Real Price Tag on Sean Duffy’s Great American Road Trip

Rolling Stone estimates the fuel cost of Secretary Sean Duffy’s seven‑month, sponsor‑backed road‑trip TV project: about $900 for a 4,706‑mile one‑way route at current gas prices, over $1,300 for a round trip, not counting hotels, meals, tolls, park passes, or the Royal Caribbean cruise promo; critics warn the plan is out of touch amid high fuel costs and raise questions about the use of government time and potential conflicts of interest, with CREW calling for an inspector general review of gifts from sponsors like Toyota, Shell, United Airlines, and Royal Caribbean.