Former Representative Sean Duffy was confirmed as the Secretary of Transportation on Tuesday, with the Senate voting 78-22 to approve his nomination.
President Donald Trump nominated Duffy for the position in November, praising his background and accomplishments. At the time, Trump wrote, “I am pleased to announce that former Congressman Sean Duffy, from the Great State of Wisconsin, is nominated to serve as the Secretary of Transportation. 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 US House of Representatives for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District.”
✅ CONFIRMED: Sean Duffy as the 20th Secretary of Transportation pic.twitter.com/yBKCSbCVOw
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Trump highlighted Duffy’s bipartisan work in Congress, adding, “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. Admired across the aisle, Sean worked with Democrats to clear extensive legislative hurdles to build the largest road and bridge project in Minnesota history.”
Duffy’s confirmation marks a significant addition to the Trump administration’s leadership team.
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