Trump appoints Sean Duffy as transportation secretary in new cabinet lineup

independent.co.uk

Donald Trump has appointed Sean Duffy as his transportation secretary. Duffy, a former congressman from Wisconsin and reality TV star, was announced in a post on Truth Social. Trump praised Duffy for his bipartisan work on infrastructure. Duffy's appointment is part of a trend, as several former Fox News hosts are joining Trump's cabinet. This includes Pete Hegseth, nominated for secretary of defense, and Mike Huckabee, a candidate for U.S. ambassador to Israel. Duffy's focus will be on improving U.S. transportation infrastructure and safety. He aims to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives for pilots and air traffic controllers.


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