Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has launched a new five-part reality series on YouTube titled "The Great American Road Trip" featuring his family.

The show has drawn criticism and raised ethics concerns, particularly regarding potential sponsorship arrangements. Ethics experts and government oversight groups have questioned whether such a commercial venture is appropriate for a sitting Cabinet member.

The series appears to follow Duffy and his family on various travel experiences across America. Duffy previously worked in reality television before entering politics, having appeared on MTV's "The Real World" in the 1990s.

Federal ethics rules typically require government officials to avoid conflicts of interest and outside income that could create the appearance of impropriety. The specific concerns center on whether the YouTube series involves sponsorships or revenue that could violate these guidelines.

The Department of Transportation has not immediately responded to requests for comment about the ethics review process for the series. Duffy was confirmed as Transportation Secretary earlier this year after being nominated by President Trump.