Fox News: Trump nominates former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy for Secretary of Transportation

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Trump nominates former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy for Secretary of Transportation

President-elect Trump nominated former U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy to serve as the U.S. Secretary of Transportation on Monday, adding to his growing list of administration members.......                    ...                        ...You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login announced that he is nominating former Congressman Sean Duffy of Wisconsin, and now former Fox News contributor and FOX Business co-host, to serve as the U.S. Secretary of Transportation......."Sean has been a tremendous and well-liked public servant, starting his career as a District Attorney for Ashland, Wisconsin, and later elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District," Trump said in his announcement on Monday. "Sean will use his experience and the relationships he has built over many years in Congress to maintain and rebuild our Nation's Infrastructure, and fulfill our Mission of ushering in The You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, focusing on Safety, Efficiency, and Innovation. Importantly, he will greatly elevate the Travel Experience for all Americans!"......Shortly after the announcement, a spokesperson for Fox News Media released the following statement: "Sean Duffy provided valuable insights and analysis in co-hosting the FOX Business Network program The Bottom Line. As Duffy departs FOX News Media effective today, we wish him the best of luck in his return to Washington. Moving forward, The Bottom Line will continue with Dagen McDowell joined by rotating co-hosts."......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......While in Congress, Duffy helped advocate for fiscal responsibility, economic growth and rural development.......Airports Council International–North American (ACI-NA) President and CEO Kevin M. Burke also released a statement congratulating Duffy on his nomination......."As air travel continues to see record highs, it is essential for Duffy and You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to collaborate to secure and retain the funding necessary for airports to modernize their infrastructure and enhance service to travelers," Burke said. "ACI-NA and our member airports are eager to partner with the Department of Transportation to increase infrastructure funding and reduce regulatory burdens that delay essential airfield, terminal, and business development opportunities. Advancing new airport infrastructure projects will increase air service options, elevate the passenger experience, and drive economic growth in communities across America.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......"We look forward to working with Duffy and the incoming administration," Burke added.......Prior to joining Fox News Media, Duffy served nearly nine years as a U.S. congressman representing the people of Wisconsin's Seventh Congressional District, the state's largest district. During his time in office, he was on the Financial Services Committee and served as the chairman of the Sub-Committee on Insurance and Housing. Previously, he was the district attorney of Ashland County, Wisconsin, where he dedicated resources to prosecuting child sex crimes. Working together with law enforcement, he established Ashland County as one of the first counties in the state to investigate and prosecute child internet sex crimes.......Duffy recently contributed to the extensive coverage of the 2024 Republican National Convention.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......Duffy is married to FOX & Friends Weekend co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy, whom he met on MTV's iconic reality television show, The Real World. Together, they have nine children: Evita, Jack, Lucia-Belen, John-Paul, Paloma, Maria-Victoria, Margarita, Patrick, and Valentina. ......In 2021, they co-author authored "All American Christmas," the third title under the newly launched FOX News Books imprint. Featuring an inside look at how the family of 11 celebrates the holidays, along with stories from several FOX News Media personalities. The book topped the New York Times bestsellers list in the hardcover nonfiction category. Notably, the title was among the top 50 bestselling books in the country in 2021, according to Bookscan.......He is a graduate of St. Mary's University and holds a J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law....

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