Trump Names Ex-Congressman and Fox Host Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary

Nov 18, 2024, 11:10 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Wisconsin Congressman and prosecutor Sean Duffy to serve as the Secretary of Transportation. Duffy, who served five terms in Congress and is currently a co-host on Fox Business's 'The Bottom Line' and a Fox News contributor, will require Senate confirmation. He is expected to focus on rebuilding American infrastructure, including highways, tunnels, bridges, and airports, while eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring practices for pilots and air traffic controllers. Duffy is known for championing rural communities and bipartisan infrastructure achievements.