Transportation Lobbyists Have Donated Thousands to Sean Duffy’s Son-in-Law as He Runs for Congress
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Michael Alfonso, a political newcomer and son-in-law of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, is running for Congress in Wisconsin's 7th District. Alfonso's campaign has received thousands of dollars in donations from transportation lobbyists and industry executives, some of whom had never donated to Duffy or his predecessor. These donations began after the White House froze funding for the Hudson Tunnel Project, an important issue for New York City commuters. Duffy's department oversees the industries these donors represent, raising ethical concerns about potential influence. While legal, experts suggest these donations create the appearance that supporting Alfonso could benefit donors with matters influenced by Duffy. This situation echoes past instances where relatives of cabinet members have raised similar ethical questions.
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