Trump nominates Sean Duffy for transportation secretary

President-elect Donald Trump announced former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy as his nominee for 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 follows Trump's selection of another Fox host, Pete Hegseth, for defense secretary. Trump emphasized Duffy's experience in Congress and his commitment to improving the nation's infrastructure and travel safety. If confirmed, Duffy will oversee the Transportation Department during a time of significant change, including rising traffic deaths and the introduction of new technologies like autonomous vehicles. Trump has previously criticized electric vehicles and indicated a desire to slow their adoption.