Sean Duffy/ Trump cabinet/ transportation secretary/ Sean Duffy Fox News/ Sean Duffy congressman/ Sean Duffy Real World/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Sean Duffy, a former congressman and Fox News host, as his transportation secretary. Duffy, known for his tea party roots and reality TV past, will oversee a vast network of transportation systems and funding.
What to Know About Sean Duffy, Trump’s Pick for Transportation Secretary
Key Points
- Congressional Experience: Former Wisconsin representative, served in Congress from 2011 to 2019.
- Fox News Role: High-profile Trump defender and former Fox Business host.
- Reality TV Background: Starred on MTV’s “The Real World: Boston” before entering politics.
- Personal Life: Prioritized family over running for Wisconsin governor in 2022.
Sean Duffy: Trump’s Transportation Pick, From Congress to Fox News
Sean Duffy: From Congress to Transportation Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Sean Duffy to lead the Department of Transportation in his new administration, putting him in charge of overseeing highways, mass transit, railroads, pipelines, and more. Duffy’s blend of political, media, and entertainment experience reflects Trump’s penchant for selecting Cabinet members with unconventional resumes.
Congressional Career
Sean Duffy, 53, represented Wisconsin’s 7th District in the House of Representatives for nearly a decade. Elected during the tea party wave of 2010, Duffy became a vocal advocate for conservative policies.
While in Congress, Duffy served on the House Financial Services Committee and chaired its subcommittee on housing and insurance. He resigned in 2019, citing the need to care for his family, particularly his youngest child, who was born with a heart condition.
Fox News Contributor
Since leaving Congress, Duffy has been a prominent figure on Fox News. As co-host of “The Bottom Line” on Fox Business, Duffy frequently defended Trump’s policies and amplified his message to a conservative audience.
He left Fox News on Monday following the announcement of his Cabinet appointment, becoming the second Fox-affiliated host to join Trump’s administration. Defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth, another close Trump ally, co-hosted “Fox & Friends Weekend.”
Reality TV Roots
Before his political career, Duffy gained fame as a cast member on MTV’s “The Real World: Boston” in 1997. He later met his wife, Rachel Campos-Duffy, while filming “Road Rules: All Stars” in 1998. Campos-Duffy is now a co-host of “Fox & Friends Weekend.”
Duffy’s Political Ambitions
Though Duffy was widely seen as a rising star in the Republican Party, he declined to run for Wisconsin governor in 2022 despite encouragement from Trump. At the time, Duffy emphasized his commitment to his nine children, particularly his youngest, who required special care.
Duffy first garnered national attention in 2010 with campaign ads showcasing his lumberjack heritage, wearing a red flannel shirt and wielding an axe. A former professional lumberjack athlete, he frequently referenced his family’s deep connection to the timber industry.
