Trump picks former lawmaker Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary
SUMMARY
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his nomination of former Wisconsin Representative Sean Duffy to serve as Transportation Secretary. If confirmed, Duffy will manage the Department of Transportation (DOT), overseeing a $110 billion budget and major policies in aviation, automotive, rail, and transit sectors. Duffy’s role will be pivotal in implementing Trump’s plans to reverse the Biden administration’s vehicle emissions regulations, as well as managing ongoing infrastructure projects funded by the 2021 $1 trillion infrastructure law. Duffy faces significant challenges, including addressing the rise in traffic fatalities post-pandemic, easing self-driving car regulations, and overseeing Boeing’s safety issues. Additionally, he will manage the continued push for high-speed rail development and Amtrak projects. Trump has emphasized Duffy’s focus on "Excellence, Competence, Competitiveness, and Beauty" in rebuilding the nation's infrastructure.
