WASHINGTON (AP)– President- choose Donald Trump has actually picked Sean Duffy to become transportation secretary in his brand-new management, placing him to look after a complicated system that consists of pipes, railways, autos, vehicles, airline companies and public transportation systems, along with financing for freeways.
Here are some points to find out about Duffy.
He is a previous participant of Congress
Duffy, 53, is a lawyer that stood for Wisconsin in the House for 9 years after he was chosen as component of the tea ceremony wave in 2010. He offered from 2011 to 2019, when he surrendered, pointing out a requirement to take care of his big household. In the House, Duffy belonged to the House Financial Services Committee and chairman of its subcommittee on real estate and insurance policy.
Duffy is the 2nd Fox- associated host to be touched by Trump
Duffy signed up with Fox News as a factor in 2020 and has actually been among Trump’s most noticeable protectors on wire information, a prime worry for the media-focused president-elect. He worked as co-host of “The Bottom Line” on Fox Business up until leaving the network Monday.
Trump introduced recently Pete Hegseth, a co-host of “Fox and Friends Weekend,” as his choice for protection assistant.
Like Trump, Duffy is a previous fact television celebrity
Duffy was included on MTV’s “The Real World: Boston” in 1997. He and his wife, Rachel Campos-Duffy, fulfilled on the collection of MTV’s “Road Rules: All Stars” in 1998. Campos-Duffy is a co-host of “Fox & Friends Weekend.”
A fact tv history prior to national politics is not uncommon in Trump’s globe. The previous and future head of state starred in “ The Apprentice ” prior to he took workplace in 2017.
He decreased to compete guv of Wisconsin
Duffy in 2022 ruled out a run for Wisconsin governor in spite of appeals from Trump to try. Duffy stated he required to take care of his 9 youngsters, including his youngest kid that had a heart disease.
When he initially competed Congress, Duffy was mainly taken into consideration an underdog. He drew in nationwide focus for project advertisements in which he used a red flannel t-shirt and sliced trees. He informed citizens he originated from a “long line of lumberjacks” and would certainly bring his axe to Washington.
Duffy is a previous woodchopper professional athlete.
Darlene Superville, The Associated Press
