Former U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, R-7th District (Photo source: U.S. House of Representatives)
(WTAQ-WLUK) — President-elect Donald Trump has tapped a former Wisconsin congressman to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation.
On Monday evening, Trump announced he nominated Sean Duffy to serve as the Secretary of Transportation. Duffy, a Republican and staunch supporter of Trump, represented Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District from 2011-2019.
Duffy’s political career began in 2002, when he was appointed Ashland County District Attorney — a position he held until 2010, when he resigned to focus on his congressional race.
He left Congress in 2019 when his wife was pregnant with their ninth child. He said their unborn daughter had health complications, including a heart defect, and would need surgery after her birth. She was also diagnosed with Down Syndrome.
Duffy is currently a co-host of The Bottom Line on Fox Business, as well as a contributor on Fox News. He is married to Rachel Campos-Duffy, who co-hosts of FOX & Friends Weekend.
In a statement announcing the nomination, Trump said Duffy “has been a tremendous and well-liked public servant.” The full release is below.
I am pleased to announce that former Congressman Sean Duffy, from the Great State of Wisconsin, is nominated to serve as the Secretary of Transportation. Sean has been a tremendous and well-liked public servant, starting his career as a District Attorney for Ashland, Wisconsin, and later elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District.
During his time in Congress, Sean was a respected voice and communicator in the Republican Conference, advocating for Fiscal Responsibility, Economic Growth, and Rural Development. Admired across the aisle, Sean worked with Democrats to clear extensive Legislative hurdles to build the largest road and bridge project in Minnesota History.
As a member of the House Financial Services Committee, Sean played a key role in shaping and strengthening Economic policies, and ensuring Transparency and Accountability in Government programs. Sean’s leadership extended to championing the needs of families, farmers, and small businesses, especially in rural communities.
He will prioritize Excellence, Competence, Competitiveness and Beauty when rebuilding America’s highways, tunnels, bridges and airports. He will ensure our ports and dams serve our Economy without compromising our National Security, and he will make our skies safe again by eliminating DEI for pilots and air traffic controllers.
The husband of a wonderful woman, Rachel Campos-Duffy, a STAR on Fox News, and the father of nine incredible children, Sean knows how important it is for families to be able to travel safely, and with peace of mind.
Sean will use his experience and the relationships he has built over many years in Congress to maintain and rebuild our Nation’s Infrastructure, and fulfill our Mission of ushering in The Golden Age of Travel, focusing on Safety, Efficiency, and Innovation. Importantly, he will greatly elevate the Travel Experience for all Americans!
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