Trump nominates Sean Duffy for transportation secretary as cabinet picks take shape

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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Rep. Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation. Duffy, a Republican from Wisconsin, previously served on the House Financial Services Committee and has been a Fox News contributor since 2020. Trump also announced Rep. Matt Gaetz as his pick for Attorney General, despite ongoing sexual misconduct allegations against him. Gaetz resigned from Congress shortly after the announcement, amid new claims regarding his conduct. Other key nominations include Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State and Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence. Trump is expected to finalize his cabinet selections soon, with various roles still under consideration.


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