.WASHINGTON-- President-elect Donald Trump on Monday claimed he's choosing Sean Duffy, a Fox Business host and former Wisconsin Republican politician congressman, as assistant of the Department of Transit in his incoming administration.Duffy, currently a co-host of "All-time low Pipe" on Fox Organization, functioned as a congressman for Wisconsin's 7th congressional area in the northwest component of the state from 2011 to 2019, overlapping with the bulk of Trump's presidency.A father of nine children, Duffy left his seat in 2019 to maintain an assumed newborn little girl along with a heart condition. The chair is currently contained by USA Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis. More: Trump taps the services of longtime aide Steven Cheung as White Property communications directorDuffy, an ardent Trump protector as well as a normal Fox News visitor while in Our lawmakers, began as co-host of his Fox Service show during its own debut in January 2023. Duffy's partner, Rachel Campos-Duff, is a range of Fox & Buddies Weekend.Sign-up for Your Ballot: Text along with the United States TODAY vote-castings group." The hubby of a fantastic woman, Rachel Campos-Duffy, a Superstar on Fox Updates, and also the father of nine astonishing little ones, Sean knows exactly how vital it is for households to become able to journey properly, as well as with peace of mind," Trump pointed out in a statement.Duff, a past area attorney in Ashland County, Wisconsin, emerged on the national scene in pop culture just before politics as an actors member of the MTV series "Real World" during the 1998 season embeded in Boston.More: Donald Trump to choose oil industry CEO and contributor Chris Wright to be assistant of EnergyIn Our lawmakers, Duffy served on the Residence Financial Solutions Committee. Duffy was actually encouraged through Trump to compete Wisconsin guv in 2022, but he essentially passed.Trump referred to as Duffy "an incredible and also beloved public servant," adding that as transportation assistant, Duffy will "prioritize Excellence, Capability, Competitiveness and Appeal" when restoring The United States's motorways and other facilities and make sure the nation's slots as well as dams "provide our Economic situation without endangering our National Surveillance." He mentioned Duffy will definitely also "create our heavens risk-free again through removing DEI for captains and also sky website traffic operators." Under President Joe Biden, the Transport Team led by Secretary Pete Buttigieg has been actually working to carry out a long checklist of roadway, link, rail and also other jobs described in a $1 trillion structure regulation Biden signed in 2021." Sean will use his knowledge and also the partnerships he has constructed over years in Our lawmakers to maintain and reconstruct our Country's Commercial infrastructure, and also meet our Mission of ushering in The Golden Age of Trip, focusing on Protection, Effectiveness, as well as Development," Trump stated. "Importantly, he will substantially boost the Travel Adventure for all Americans!" Trump has relocated swiftly to construct his upcoming administration following his Nov. 5 vote-casting victory, with the Duffy choice making his 13th Cupboard nomination.Reach Joey Fort on X, previously Twitter, @joeygarrison.