U.S. SENATE CONFIRMS NEW TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY
February 2, 2025
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On January 28, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Sean Duffy, a former congressman from Wisconsin, to lead DOT during President Trump’s second term. Secretary Duffy sailed through Senate confirmation unlike other political appointees and specifically mentioned an interest in addressing aviation matters during his tenure. For instance, Secretary Duffy plans to focus on the current air traffic controller shortage while also working to restore trust in Boeing following widely publicized safety concerns. In addition to the air traffic control shortage and aviation safety, Secretary Duffy also intends to tackle aging physical and technological infrastructure nationwide. After resigning from the U.S. House of Representatives in September 2019, Secretary Duffy worked briefly as a lobbyist representing domestic airlines. While his experience in the aviation industry was short-lived as the Covid-19 pandemic grounded air travel in March 2020, Secretary Duffy is expected to work well with airlines and passengers alike.
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