Sean Duffy has been confirmed as transportation secretary, giving him a key role in President Donald Trump's administration.

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The Senate confirmed Sean Duffy as the next secretary of transportation, marking a return to public office for former Wisconsin congressman.

President Donald Trump said Duffy would use his past experience in Congress to help rebuild the country’s infrastructure and improve travel safety.

Duffy does not have a background in transportation, similar to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg when he arrived four years ago.

Duffy previously told lawmakers his priorities leading the Transportation Department include aviation and highway safety as well as addressing the air traffic controller shortage.

The Senate confirmed Sean Duffy as the secretary of transportation in a 77 to 22 vote on Tuesday.

On Jan. 28, Sean Duffy was confirmed as the 20th secretary of the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) by a bipartisan vote of 77 to 22.

Duffy, 53, cleared the upper chamber in a 77-22 vote after his nomination received the approval of all 28 members of the Senate Commerce Committee.

President Trump weighed in on the Wednesday evening crash between an American Airlines plane and military helicopter in Washington, claiming it “should have been prevented.” “The airplane was on a

Sean Duffy, a former U.S. Representative from Wisconsin, was sworn in as the 20th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation. In his new role, Duffy will oversee a $110 billion budget and more than 55,