Donald Trump announced, Monday, November 18, his choice for the post of Minister of Transport: Sean Duffy, a 53-year-old former congressman and supporter of fiscal responsibility, will obtain a vast federal portfolio of infrastructure spending and regulations.
“During his time in Congress, Sean was a respected voice among Republicans, advocating for fiscal responsibility and economic growth”argues the president-elect of the United States in a press release.
Donald Trump specifies that his minister “will restore safety to our skies by ending pilot and air traffic controller diversity programs”. “He will prioritize excellence, competence, competitiveness and beauty when rebuilding America’s highways, tunnels, bridges and airports”adds the manager. The press release mentions, finally, that he is the father of “nine incredible children” and therefore knows “how important it is for families to travel safely”.
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Former reality TV star
Sean Duffy, like Pete Hegseth, chosen by Trump as defense minister, made a career in television. Reality TV star before his election to the House of Representatives in 2010, for Wisconsin, he hosts a show on Fox Business.
Donald Trump has announced numerous sensational appointments since his election to form his cabinet supposed to implement his program of increased customs duties, budget cuts and mass expulsions of migrants. The Senate, led by Republicans, will have to approve these choices. But the president-elect already faces potential pushback from his own party regarding the most controversial figures.
Former Congressman Matt Gaetz, nominated to lead the Justice Department, was the subject of a parliamentary investigation for alleged sexual offenses, including a relationship with a minor, which he denies, illegal use of narcotics , embezzlement of campaign funds and various professional misconduct.
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Pete Hegseth, who would head the Pentagon, is the subject of press revelations: according to the Washington Posthe allegedly paid a sum of money to a woman accusing him of sexual assault and made her sign a confidentiality agreement, while maintaining that their relationship was consensual.
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