Trump nominates Sean Duffy as transportation secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy as his transportation secretary. Duffy, a former reality TV star and Fox Business co-host, served in Congress for nearly nine years before resigning in 2019. Duffy's nomination marks the second appointment of a Fox-affiliated host to Trump's Cabinet, following Pete Hegseth as defense secretary. Trump highlighted Duffy's congressional experience and relationships, emphasizing a focus on infrastructure and improving travel safety and efficiency. If confirmed, Duffy will oversee the Transportation Department during a period of significant change, including rising traffic deaths and the introduction of new technologies like autonomous vehicles. Trump has previously criticized electric vehicles but has softened his stance recently.