Trump transition team weighs candidates for transportation chief, including former Uber executive
The Trump transition team is considering several candidates for the U.S. Department of Transportation, including former Uber executive Emil Michael and three Republican congressmen. Michael is a prominent contender, supported by tech executives who backed Trump. Other candidates include Missouri Representative Sam Graves, outgoing Louisiana Representative Garret Graves, and former Wisconsin Representative Sean Duffy, now a Fox News host. Sam Graves expressed willingness to serve if asked. Elon Musk, a major Trump supporter, may influence the selection. Michael, who left Uber in 2017 amid a workplace culture investigation, has ties to Musk and has invested in his companies.