'Using Fox as a Staffing Agency,' Trump Taps Sean Duffy for Transportation | Common Dreams

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

69% : Trump said in a lengthy statement that "during his time in Congress, Sean was a respected voice and communicator in the Republican Conference, advocating for Fiscal Responsibility, Economic Growth, and Rural Development.
69% : ""He will prioritize Excellence, Competence, Competitiveness, and Beauty when rebuilding America's highways, tunnels, bridges, and airports," Trump added.
61% : Musk, the richest person on the planet, put significant resources toward electing Trump and has often been seen with him since Election Day.
55% : "Freemark highlighted that based on Duffy's voting record in Congress, he has a 2% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters -- even lower than the group's 14% score for Lee Zeldin, the former Republican congressman from New York whom Trump has chosen to lead the Environmental Protection Agency.
53% : "(Transportation is the greatest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.)"To actually become transportation secretary, Duffy must be confirmed by the Senate, which is set to be controlled by Republicans -- unless Trump goes through with his threats to force through Cabinet members via recess appointments.
35% : "Trump is using Fox as a staffing agency.

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