US President-elect Donald Trump Taps Fox Host Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation
WASHINGTON, Nov 19 (Bernama-Xinhua) — US President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to appoint Fox host and former Wisconsin Representative Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation.
Duffy, a former television personality, served as a Republican House Representative for Wisconsin’s 7th congressional district from 2011 to 2019. He is currently a co-host of "The Bottom Line" on Fox Business.
"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," Trump said in a statement on his social media platform Truth Social.
This appointment marks the second television host from the Fox network to be appointed to a cabinet position in Trump’s new administration. The president-elect previously announced that he had picked Fox News host and veteran Pete Hegseth as his defence secretary.
Trump’s Cabinet Nominations
Since winning the presidential election on Nov 6, Trump has been quickly announcing his intended Cabinet nominations. Last week, Trump named hardline Republican congressman Matt Gaetz as attorney general, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as secretary of homeland security and former Georgia congressman Doug Collins as secretary for veterans affairs.
Trump also tapped Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, who ran as an independent in the 2024 presidential race and then endorsed Trump, to lead the Health and Human Services Department, and selected Chris Wright, the CEO of an oilfield services company, as his pick to be the next secretary of energy.
Confirmation Process
With the Republican Party gaining a majority in the Senate and presidential appointments typically requiring only a simple majority of 51 votes for confirmation, Trump faces fewer obstacles in advancing his cabinet choices. However, some of his nominations have sparked concerns even among Republicans, leaving it unclear whether they will receive full Republican backing.
Conclusion
The appointment of Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation marks another significant move by Trump in shaping his administration. As the president-elect continues to announce his cabinet nominees, it remains to be seen how his choices will impact the country’s policies and direction.
FAQs
Q: What is Sean Duffy’s background?
A: Sean Duffy is a former television personality and Republican House Representative for Wisconsin’s 7th congressional district from 2011 to 2019.
Q: What is Trump’s goal in appointing Duffy as Secretary of Transportation?
A: Trump has stated that Duffy’s experience in advocating for Fiscal Responsibility, Economic Growth, and Rural Development makes him a strong candidate for the position.
Q: What is the significance of this appointment?
A: This appointment marks the second television host from the Fox network to be appointed to a cabinet position in Trump’s new administration, highlighting the president-elect’s reliance on his media connections in shaping his administration.