History of Sean Duffy in Timeline

Sean Patrick Duffy is an American politician, lawyer, and former reality television personality. He served as the U.S. representative for Wisconsin's 7th congressional district from 2011 to 2019. He is currently serving as the 20th United States secretary of transportation since 2025.

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October 3, 1971: Sean Duffy's Birth

On October 3, 1971, Sean Patrick Duffy was born. He later became an American politician, lawyer, and reality television personality.

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January 28, 2025: Confirmed as Secretary of Transportation

On January 28, 2025, Sean Duffy was confirmed by the United States Senate as the Secretary of Transportation by a vote of 77–22 and was sworn in later that day.

January 28, 2025: Officially Sworn In

On January 28, 2025, Sean Duffy was officially sworn in as Secretary of Transportation by United States Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

January 29, 2025: Ceremonially Sworn In

On January 29, 2025, Sean Duffy was ceremonially sworn in as Secretary of Transportation by Vice President JD Vance.

March 7, 2025: Clash with Elon Musk

On March 7, 2025, it was reported that Sean Duffy had a clash with Elon Musk during a White House cabinet meeting. Duffy criticized DOGE's pressure to dismiss air traffic controllers, to which Elon Musk retorted that Duffy's statement was a "lie".

2025: Responded to the 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision

In 2025, on his first official day in office as Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy responded to the 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision from the Federal Aviation Administration headquarters. He instructed an investigation be opened into the cause of the crash and ordered his department to "provide full support to the NTSB and all responding agencies and authorities."