Trump's Transportation Nominee Sean Duffy Faces Scrutiny Over Lobbying History

Duffy, a former congressman and lobbyist, has worked for industries with potential conflicts of interest, raising concerns about his regulatory approach.

• Sean Duffy, Donald Trump's nominee for transportation secretary, previously lobbied for industries including airlines, auto manufacturers, and fossil fuel companies, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest.
• Duffy's lobbying history includes representing airline companies seeking deregulation and opposing foreign competition, as well as advocating for auto manufacturers against certain tax and trade policies supported by Trump.
• Critics, including watchdog groups and aviation safety advocates, have expressed concerns about Duffy’s ties to industries he would regulate, citing his past support for measures that could weaken safety standards.
• Ethics experts highlight potential challenges related to lobbying rules and conflicts of interest, with uncertainty about whether Trump will impose restrictions similar to those in his first term.
• Duffy’s nomination is part of a broader pattern in Trump's incoming administration, which includes other controversial appointments, such as Pete Hegseth for defense secretary and Matt Gaetz for attorney general.

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