Trump team considers former Uber executive and three Republicans for transportation secretary
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President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is considering candidates for the Transportation Secretary position. Leading the list is Emil Michael, a former Uber executive and Trump donor, along with three Republican congressmen: Sam Graves, Garret Graves, and Sean Duffy. Michael has support from tech executives and is known to have connections with Elon Musk. Other candidates include Sam Graves, who expressed interest in the role, while Garret Graves has advised Trump on transportation issues. The Department of Transportation manages a $110 billion budget and oversees various transportation regulations. The final decision on the Transportation Secretary will be announced once it is confirmed.