Who is Sean Duffy, Trump’s pick for transportation secretary? MITCHELL SCHMIDT Nov 19, 2024 Nov 19, 2024 Updated Dec 10, 2024 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save President-elect Donald Trump on Monday nominated former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy to serve in his cabinet as transportation secretary.kAmx? 9:D 2??@F?46>6?E[ %CF>A 56D4C:365 sF77J[ db[ 2D 2 QEC6>6?5@FD 2?5 H6==\=:<65 AF3=:4 D6CG2?E[Q H9@ H:== QAC:@C:E:K6 tI46==6?46[ r@>A6E6?46[ r@>A6E:E:G6?6DD 2?5 q62FEJ H96? 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