Trump Nominates Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy as the new Secretary of Transportation, set to replace Pete Buttigieg. Duffy, who served in Congress from 2011 to 2019 and has a background in reality TV, is expected to leverage his legislative experience to enhance U.S. infrastructure and travel safety. His appointment has been praised by the Trump team, highlighting his bipartisan efforts in past legislative initiatives, including significant road projects. Duffy, a father of nine, resigned from Congress to care for a daughter with health issues and currently co-hosts a show on Fox Business. This selection marks another instance of Trump choosing individuals with strong ties to Fox News for his Cabinet positions. If confirmed, Duffy will oversee key transportation agencies and initiatives, including those established under the bipartisan infrastructure law passed in 2021.