Trump picks ex-congressman and Fox host as transport secretary

Sean Duffy, one of Trump's most vocal defenders on cable news, will need to be confirmed by the Senate.

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Duffy, who was one of Trump's most vocal defenders on cable news, is the second Fox commentator to be picked for the incoming cabinet.

If confirmed, he will take charge of aviation, automotive, rail, transit and other transportation policies at the transport department, with a roughly $110bn (£86bn) annual budget.

"Sean has been a tremendous and well-liked public servant," Trump wrote in an announcement on Truth Social, adding Duffy was "admired across the aisle".

Trump said Duffy would use his experience in Congress “to maintain and rebuild our Nation’s Infrastructure, and fulfil our Mission of ushering in The Golden Age of Travel, focusing on Safety, Efficiency, and Innovation".

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