Trump Considers Former Uber Exec for Transportation Secretary

Emil Michael, a tech entrepreneur with ties to Elon Musk, leads the list of potential candidates for the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Emil Michael, a former Uber executive and Trump donor, is a leading contender for the Transportation Secretary position.
Other candidates include current or former Republican congressmen Sam Graves, Garret Graves, and Sean Duffy.
Elon Musk, a major Trump supporter, is expected to have influence over the appointment, though his direct involvement is unconfirmed.
The Department of Transportation, with a $110 billion budget, oversees critical infrastructure and regulatory areas including pipelines, railroads, and aviation.
NHTSA, part of the department, is currently investigating Tesla, a company linked to Musk, for issues with its 'Full Self-Driving' system.