President-elect Donald Trump is nominating former U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Wisconsin, to serve as his transportation secretary.
Duffy began his career as a district attorney in Ashland, Wisconsin, and was later elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. If confirmed, he would succeed the oft-maligned Pete Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana.
“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,” Trump said in a statement. “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,” Trump added.” “Sean’s leadership extended to championing the needs of families, farmers, and small businesses, especially in rural communities.”
Trump said Duffy would prioritize excellence, competence, competitiveness and Beauty when rebuilding the nation’s highways, tunnels, bridges and airports. Trump said Duffy would ensure that ports and dams benefit the economy without compromising national security and eliminate DEI for pilots and air traffic controllers.
“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,” Trump said. “Importantly, he will greatly elevate the Travel Experience for all Americans!”
