By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2024-11-18 23:31:37 | Updated at 2024-11-19 01:23:18
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Donald Trump has nominated former Congressman and Fox Business host Sean Duffy to be his Transportation Secretary.
The president-elect announced late Monday he had picked Duffy, a father of nine who appeared on MTV series the Real World in the 1990s, to take the spot filled by Pete Butttigieg.
Duffy is married to fellow Fox personality Rachel Campos-Duffy, who he met on the reality series Road Rules: All Stars in 1998.
After leaving his reality career behind he then turned to politics and public service.
In Wisconsin in 2022 he was appointed the Ashland County District Attorney and in 2008 was in the Republican slate of 2010 electors in the presidential election.
In 2010, he was elected to Congress to represent Wisconsin's seventh congressional district.
Donald Trump has nominated former Congressman and Fox Business host Sean Duffy to be his Transportation
The president-elect announced late Monday he had picked Duffy, a father of nine who appeared on MTV series the Real World in the 1990s, to take the spot filled by Pete Butttigieg
I am pleased to announce that former Congressman Sean Duffy, from the Great State of Wisconsin, is nominated to serve as the Secretary of Transportation,' Trump said Monday night.
'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.
'During his time in Congress, Sean was a respected voice and communicator in the Republican Conference, advocating for Fiscal Responsibility, Economic Growth, and Rural Development.
'Admired across the aisle, Sean worked with Democrats to clear extensive Legislative hurdles to build the largest road and bridge project in Minnesota History.
Sean and his wife Rachel have had nine children since they met on the reality show in the 1990s
In a statement on Monday night, president-elect Trump praised Duffy's political career and his 'star' wife Rachel
As a member of the House Financial Services Committee, Sean played a key role in shaping and strengthening Economic policies, and ensuring Transparency and Accountability in Government programs. Sean’s leadership extended to championing the needs of families, farmers, and small businesses, especially in rural communities.
'He will prioritize Excellence, Competence, Competitiveness and Beauty when rebuilding America’s highways, tunnels, bridges and airports.
'He will ensure our ports and dams serve our Economy without compromising our National Security, and he will make our skies safe again by eliminating DEI for pilots and air traffic controllers.
'The husband of a wonderful woman, Rachel Campos-Duffy, a STAR on Fox News, and the father of nine incredible children, Sean knows how important it is for families to be able to travel safely, and with peace of mind.
'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 Golden Age of Travel, focusing on Safety, Efficiency, and Innovation. Importantly, he will greatly elevate the Travel Experience for all Americans!
