Sean Duffy, the U.S. Transportation Secretary and father of nine, ignited widespread criticism on Wednesday for using a derogatory term during his address at the kick-off event for America 250, a nationwide celebration. While speaking at the Great American State Fair alongside his family, Duffy opened his remarks by thanking the military band and singers, adding, “way better than those lib****s that canceled on us.” The word “lib****d” is a play on a highly offensive slur historically used against people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.