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What happened to the reality show Pete Buttigieg's replacement spent 7 months making?
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Alex Bollinger , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The trip was intended to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy took a seven-month road trip, funded by corporate sponsors, to produce a reality TV series. The trip was intended to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. However, several months later, the show has not been released.
The lack of progress on the show has raised questions about the use of corporate funds. Sen. Patty Murray has expressed concern, wondering what the sponsors actually paid for.
Further details about the situation are available from LGBTQ Nation. The outcome of the project remains unclear, with no episodes of the reality TV series released to date.
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Category: rights Published: August 5, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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