President-elect Donald Trump on Monday announced he was nominating former congressman Sean Duffy to be the next secretary of the Department of Transportation, marking the latest Fox News contributor to join the former president's incoming cabinet. Duffy represented Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District from 2010 to 2019. After leaving the House of Representatives, he joined Fox News, appearing in numerous programs, including co-hosting Fox Business Network's .
If confirmed by the Republican-controlled Senate, Duffy will oversee the planning and coordination of federal transportation projects, as well as set safety regulations for all modes of transportation in the United States. In , Trump described Duffy as "a tremendous and well-liked public servant" who advocates for fiscal responsibility, economic growth and rural development. "He will prioritize Excellence, Competence, Competitiveness and Beauty when rebuilding America's highways, tunnels, bridges and airports," Trump said.
"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." DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion, often representing policies that promote inclusion in the workplace. A number of companies -- including Boeing, Microsoft, Ford, Lowe's and Harley Davidson -- have abandoned DEI due to "changing business needs.
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