President-elect Trump has announced that he will nominate Sean Duffy, a former Wisconsin congressman and now former Fox News contributor and co-host of FOX Business, to be U.S. Secretary of Transportation.
“Sean is a highly sought-after public servant who began his career as a district attorney in Ashland, Wisconsin, and was later elected to the House of Representatives in Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District,” President Trump said in a statement Monday. said. “Sean will leverage his experience and the relationships he has built over many years in Congress to maintain and rebuild our nation's infrastructure and usher in a golden age of travel with a focus on safety, efficiency, and innovation. We are committed to our mission: significantly improving the travel experience for all Americans!”
Shortly after this announcement, a FOX News Media spokesperson released the following statement: “Sean Duffy provides valuable insight and analysis while co-hosting the FOX Business Network program 'The Bottom Line.' As Duffy retires from FOX News Media today, we wish him all the best in his return to Washington. Going forward, The Bottom Line will continue with rotating co-host Dagen McDowell. ”
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In 2018, Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wis.) walks out of the House Republican meeting at the U.S. Capitol. (Bill Clark/CQ roll call)
During his time in Congress, Duffy was instrumental in advocating for fiscal responsibility, economic growth, and rural development.
Kevin M. Burke, Chairman and CEO of the Airports Council of North America International (ACI-NA), also issued a statement congratulating Mr. Duffy on his nomination.
“Duffy and the new Congress will work together to secure and maintain the funding needed to modernize airport infrastructure and improve service to travelers as air travel continues to reach record high levels. That's essential,” Burke said. “ACI-NA and its member airports are eager to partner with the Department of Transportation to increase infrastructure funding and reduce regulatory burdens that delay important airfield, terminal, and business development opportunities. Advancing infrastructure projects will increase options and improve aviation service, improving the passenger experience and driving economic growth in communities across America.
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President-elect Trump on Monday nominated Fox News contributor and FOX Business co-host Sean Duffy to be Secretary of Transportation. (Fox News)
“We look forward to working with Duffy and the incoming administration,” Burke added.
Prior to joining Fox News Media, Duffy served for nearly nine years in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing the residents of Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District, the largest district in the state. During his tenure, he served on the Financial Services Committee and chaired the Insurance and Housing Subcommittee. Previously, he served as district attorney for Ashland County, Wisconsin, where he devoted resources to prosecuting child sex crimes. He worked with law enforcement to establish Ashland County as one of the first counties in the state to investigate and prosecute child internet sex crimes.
Duffy recently contributed to extensive coverage of the 2024 Republican National Convention.
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Duffy is married to FOX & Friends Weekend co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy, whom he met on MTV's iconic reality show The Real World. They have nine children: Evita, Jacques, Lucia Belen, John-Paul, Paloma, Maria-Victoria, Margarita, Patrick and Valentina.
In 2021, they co-authored “All American Christmas,” the third title in the newly launched FOX News Books. An inside look at how a family of 11 celebrates the holidays, along with stories from several FOX News media personalities. The book topped the New York Times bestseller list in the hardcover nonfiction category. Notably, the title was among the top 50 best-selling books in the country in 2021, according to BookScan.
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He is a graduate of Saint Mary's University and received his J.D. from William Mitchell School of Law.
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