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Trump picks Fox host, former Wisconsin congressman Sean Duffy for Transportation secretary

Nov 19, 2024 View Original Article
  • Bias Rating

    -4% Center

  • Reliability

    85% ReliableGood

  • Policy Leaning

    -50% Medium Liberal

  • Politician Portrayal

    43% Positive

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Contributing sentiments towards policy:

91% : Trump called Duffy "a tremendous and well-liked public servant," adding that as transportation secretary, Duffy will "prioritize Excellence, Competence, Competitiveness and Beauty" when rebuilding America's highways and other infrastructure and ensure the nation's ports and dams "serve our Economy without compromising our National Security."
85% : "The husband of a wonderful woman, Rachel Campos-Duffy, a STAR on Fox News, and the father of nine incredible children, Sean knows how important it is for families to be able to travel safely, and with peace of mind," Trump said in a statement.
78% : "Sean will use his experience and the relationships he has built over many years in Congress to maintain and rebuild our Nation's Infrastructure, and fulfill our Mission of ushering in The Golden Age of Travel, focusing on Safety, Efficiency, and Innovation," Trump said.
67% : Duffy was encouraged by Trump to run for Wisconsin governor in 2022, but he ultimately passed.
67% : "Importantly, he will greatly elevate the Travel Experience for all Americans!"Trump has moved quickly to assemble his next administration following his Nov. 5 election victory, with the Duffy pick making his 13th Cabinet nomination.

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