.WASHINGTON-- President-elect Donald Trump on Monday said he is actually nominating Sean Duffy, a Fox Business host as well as past Wisconsin Republican politician congressman, as assistant of the Team of Transportation in his incoming administration.Duffy, currently a co-host of "All-time low Line" on Fox Company, served as a congressman for Wisconsin's 7th legislative area in the northwest portion of the condition from 2011 to 2019, overlapping with the majority of Trump's presidency.A father of nine little ones, Duffy left his seat in 2019 to take care of an assumed newborn child with a heart condition. The chair is actually presently contained by U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis. Even more: Trump works with longtime assistant Steven Cheung as White Residence interactions directorDuffy, a passionate Trump guardian as well as a normal Fox Information visitor while in Congress, began as co-host of his Fox Organization present throughout its debut in January 2023. Duffy's other half, Rachel Campos-Duff, is actually a hold of Fox & Friends Weekend.Sign-up for Your Vote: Text along with the United States TODAY political elections team." The hubby of a remarkable woman, Rachel Campos-Duffy, a STAR on Fox Headlines, and the daddy of nine fabulous children, Sean understands just how crucial it is for families to be capable to travel safely, and along with comfort," Trump said in a statement.Duff, a former district attorney in Ashland County, Wisconsin, emerged on the national performance in popular culture prior to politics as a cast member of the MTV program "Real World" during the course of the 1998 period embeded in Boston.More: Donald Trump to nominate oil sector chief executive officer and benefactor Chris Wright to be secretary of EnergyIn Congress, Duffy served on the Home Financial Solutions Committee. Duffy was actually encouraged through Trump to compete Wisconsin governor in 2022, yet he inevitably passed.Trump called Duffy "a significant and popular social server," incorporating that as transport secretary, Duffy is going to "prioritize Distinction, Skills, Competitiveness and also Appeal" when fixing The United States's motorways and other commercial infrastructure as well as make certain the country's ports and dams "offer our Economic situation without weakening our National Safety and security." He said Duffy will additionally "make our heavens risk-free once more through dealing with DEI for captains as well as sky traffic operators." Under President Joe Biden, the Transport Team led by Secretary Pete Buttigieg has actually been actually working to carry out a long list of highway, link, rail as well as other tasks summarized in a $1 trillion commercial infrastructure legislation Biden checked in 2021." Sean will definitely use his adventure and also the partnerships he has actually constructed over several years in Our lawmakers to preserve and also rebuild our Nation's Facilities, and fulfill our Purpose of introducing The Golden era of Travel, concentrating on Security, Performance, and also Advancement," Trump claimed. "Essentially, he is going to greatly lift the Trip Knowledge for all Americans!" Trump has moved quickly to construct his upcoming administration following his Nov. 5 vote-casting triumph, along with the Duffy pick creating his 13th Cabinetry nomination.Reach Joey Garrison on X, previously Twitter, @joeygarrison.