The Senate just gave a resounding thumbs-up to Sean Duffy as the new Transportation Secretary in President Donald Trump’s second administration. In a 77-22 vote, the former Wisconsin congressman and Fox Business host sailed through confirmation, backed by a mix of Republicans and even some Democrats. His mission? Slash red tape, improve travel safety, and bring efficiency back to America’s crumbling infrastructure.
The Senate has voted 97-0 to invoke cloture on the nomination of Sean Duffy for Secretary of Transportation.
Duffy, a former Wisconsin Congressman, was introduced at his hearing by Senator Tammy Baldwin who said it was a “pleasure” to introduce him and that he was “the right… pic.twitter.com/j5PWhqF0Ta
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A Win for Rural America
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) wasted no time praising Duffy’s confirmation, highlighting his understanding of rural transportation issues. “Sean Duffy understands the transportation challenges that rural states like South Dakota face,” Thune posted on X. “He’ll bring valuable experience that will help him manage our nation’s sprawling transportation system.” Unlike the bureaucratic bloat under Biden’s DOT, Duffy is set to prioritize efficiency over virtue-signaling.
Trump’s Vision: Strength, Safety, and Accountability
Trump, who announced Duffy’s nomination in November, made it clear—this is about making America’s infrastructure great again.
🚨 NEW: President Trump announces the nomination of former Congressman @SeanDuffyWI as Secretary of Transportation. pic.twitter.com/Sk3rn5IWKR
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) November 18, 2024
Trump lauded Duffy’s track record of working across the aisle when necessary, citing his role in securing a $700 million project for a four-lane bridge between Wisconsin and Minnesota. But make no mistake, Duffy’s appointment is about restoring Excellence, Competence, Competitiveness, and Beauty in America’s transportation systems.
“He will ensure our ports and dams serve our Economy without compromising our National Security,” Trump declared. “And he will make our skies safe again by eliminating DEI for pilots and air traffic controllers.” That last part? A direct rebuke of the identity-politics obsession that prioritized quotas over actual qualifications under Biden’s DOT.
WATCH: Transportation Secretary nominee Sean Duffy opening statement. pic.twitter.com/93jjYVWuEs
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A Bipartisan Confirmation (With Some Democrat Tantrums)
Even Democrat Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) threw her support behind Duffy, introducing him at his confirmation hearing. “I am confident that Sean is the right person for this job in this upcoming administration,” she said. It’s not often a Democrat admits a Trump nominee is the best person for the job, but when common sense is on your side, it’s hard to argue.
Of course, not every Democrat played nice. A few leftists protested Trump’s decision to pause federal grants and loans, using Duffy’s confirmation vote as their personal soapbox. But in the end, it didn’t matter—America’s infrastructure is in need of real leadership, not progressive grandstanding.
Buttigieg Out, Duffy In
With Duffy in, Pete Buttigieg is out—and apparently, he’s already eyeing his next gig. Reports suggest the former Biden Transportation Secretary is considering a 2026 Senate run in Michigan after Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) announced he’s not seeking re-election. Maybe Pete’s hoping Michigan voters forgot about the supply chain disaster, flight delays, and embarrassing bike-riding photo ops.
The Trump Cabinet Takes Shape
Duffy’s confirmation marks the sixth Trump Cabinet appointment to clear the Senate. Others include Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. It’s a powerhouse team, built for results—not for media fluff and political posturing.
With Sean Duffy now at the helm of the DOT, it’s full speed ahead on fixing America’s transportation mess. And if the left doesn’t like it? Well, they had their chance—and they blew it.
