.WASHINGTON-- President-elect Donald Trump on Monday claimed he's choosing Sean Duffy, a Fox Business host as well as former Wisconsin Republican congressman, as secretary of the Department of Transit in his incoming administration.Duffy, currently a co-host of "All-time low Line" on Fox Company, acted as a congressman for Wisconsin's 7th congressional area in the northwest aspect of the condition coming from 2011 to 2019, overlapping along with the bulk of Trump's presidency.A papa of 9 youngsters, Duffy left his place in 2019 to look after an expected newborn daughter along with a heart complication. The seat is actually presently held through united state Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis. Much more: Trump works with longtime aide Steven Cheung as White Home interactions directorDuffy, a passionate Trump guardian and also a routine Fox News guest while in Congress, started as co-host of his Fox Service present throughout its debut in January 2023. Duffy's wife, Rachel Campos-Duff, is a range of Fox & Pals Weekend.Sign-up for Your Ballot: Text along with the U.S.A. TODAY elections crew." The spouse of a remarkable girl, Rachel Campos-Duffy, a Superstar on Fox Updates, and also the dad of 9 amazing kids, Sean knows how necessary it is for family members to be able to take a trip safely and securely, and with peace of mind," Trump said in a statement.Duff, a previous area lawyer in Ashland Area, Wisconsin, arised on the national performance in pop culture prior to politics as an actors member of the MTV series "Real World" during the 1998 time set in Boston.More: Donald Trump to choose oil sector CEO and also benefactor Chris Wright to become assistant of EnergyIn Our lawmakers, Duffy provided on the Residence Financial Solutions Board. Duffy was actually urged by Trump to run for Wisconsin governor in 2022, but he ultimately passed.Trump called Duffy "a significant and also favored public server," adding that as transit assistant, Duffy will "prioritize Superiority, Capability, Competitiveness and also Appeal" when reconstructing The United States's highways as well as other facilities and also ensure the nation's slots and also dams "offer our Economy without compromising our National Protection." He claimed Duffy is going to additionally "make our skies safe once more through removing DEI for flies and also sky web traffic controllers." Under Head Of State Joe Biden, the Transportation Department led through Assistant Pete Buttigieg has actually been operating to execute a long checklist of street, bridge, rail as well as other ventures described in a $1 trillion structure law Biden checked in 2021." Sean will certainly utilize his knowledge and also the relationships he has developed over several years in Our lawmakers to preserve and rebuild our Country's Facilities, and satisfy our Purpose of ushering in The Golden Age of Trip, concentrating on Safety, Efficiency, and Technology," Trump mentioned. "Importantly, he will significantly increase the Travel Knowledge for all Americans!" Trump has actually moved quickly to assemble his next administration observing his Nov. 5 election triumph, with the Duffy pick producing his 13th Cabinet nomination.Reach Joey Garrison on X, previously Twitter, @joeygarrison.