WATCH: Duffy flips script on Dem senators with pointed questions about their own campaign cash
During a Senate hearing, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confronted Democratic senators over their campaign contributions from industries they regulate. Duffy highlighted significant donations received by Senators Patty Murray and Kirsten Gillibrand, questioning the ethics of their criticisms. The hearing focused on Duffy's funded road trip, which was supported by corporate sponsors, raising concerns about corporate influence in politics.
- ▪Duffy cited $102,000 from Pfizer to Murray and $7 million from law firms to Gillibrand during the hearing.
- ▪The bipartisan America 250 commission sanctioned Duffy's participation in a road trip to promote tourism.
- ▪Duffy denied making promises to corporate sponsors, despite evidence suggesting otherwise.
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Senate Hearings WATCH: Duffy flips script on Dem senators with pointed questions about their own campaign cash Duffy cited $102,000 from Pfizer to Murray and $7M from law firms to Gillibrand during Senate hearing By Elaine Mallon Fox News Published May 20, 2026 1:51pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Sean Duffy turns ethics criticism back on Gillibrand during heated hearing Sean Duffy clashed with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., during a contentious Senate hearing over ethics concerns tied to his NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy turned the tables on two Democratic senators who accused him of allowing companies under his oversight to bankroll his "Great American Road Trip," firing…
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