‘Make Our Skies Safe Again’: Trump Picks Former Insurance And Housing Chair As Transportation Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday that Fox Business host and former Republican Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy is his pick to serve as the U.S. Secretary of Transportation.

Duffy, who has been a contributor to Fox News and co-hosts “The Bottom Line” on Fox Business, served in the House for nine years before venturing into media. Trump took to Truth Social to release a statement on his choice of Duffy, stating he will “prioritize Excellence, Competence Competitiveness and Beauty when rebuilding America’s highways, tunnels, bridges and airports.”

“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,” Trump wrote. “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.”

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“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!”