- Sean Duffy was born on October 3, 1971 in Hayward, Wisconsin. He was part of a large family and was the 10th of 11 children of his parents. He has a marketing degree from Saint Mary’s University and a JD degree from William Mitchell College of Law.
- Sean Duffy is the second Fox News host to join Donald Trump’s Cabinet, after Pete Hegseth was named Secretary of Defense. He is married to Rachel Campus-Duffy, another Fox News personality.
- Sean Duffy and his wife Rachel Campus-Duffy have 9 children – Evita Pilar, Javier Jack, Lucia-Belen, John-Paul, Paloma Pilar, MariaVictoria Margarita, Margarita Pilar, Patrick Miguel and Stellamaris.
- Sean Duffy first met his future wife in 1998 on the set of MTV’s ‘Road Rules: All Stars’. They made separate appearances on MTV’s Real World programs. While Sean Duffy was on The Real World: Boston, his future wife Rachel was on The Real World: San Francisco.
- Mr. Duffy was also an athlete. He holds two speed-climbing titles. He started log rolling at the age of 5 and speed climbing at the age of 13. He has also appeared as a commentator for ESPN’s ‘Great Outdoor Games’.
- Sean Duffy entered the US Congress during the Tea Party wave in the early 2010s. He later became an ally of Donald Trump
- Before becoming a Congressman, he was a practicing lawyer and served as a District Attorney for over 8 years.
- He served in the House of Representatives for almost nine years, where he was a member of the Financial Services Committee.
- Mr Duffy left his job in 2019 when he and his wife learned their ninth child had a heart condition. Speaking about his resignation at the time, Mr. Duffy said it was difficult to be away from his family four days every week to serve in Congress. He had said, “I am always open to God’s signs when it comes to balancing my desire to serve both my family and my country. I have decided that it is right for me to take a leave of absence from public service.” It’s time.” Be the support my wife, children and family need right now.”
- Announcing Mr. Duffy’s nomination on Truth Social, Donald Trump said the incoming Transportation Secretary was a tremendous and popular public servant who was universally admired. Mr Trump said, “He will prioritize excellence, competence, competitiveness and beauty as he rebuilds America’s highways, tunnels, bridges and airports.”
