Sean P. Duffy serves as the 20th United States Secretary of Transportation. From Hayward, Wisconsin, Duffy earned a bachelor's degree in marketing from St. Mary's College of Maryland and a Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law in 1999. Before entering politics, he gained national recognition as a professional lumberjack athlete, competing in world championships, and appeared on MTV's "The Real World: Boston" and "Road Rules: All Stars,” where he met the love of his life, Rachel Campos.
Duffy's legal career began as a special prosecutor in Ashland County, Wisconsin, where he was later appointed district attorney in 2002, serving until 2010. Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010, he represented Wisconsin's Northwoods in the 7th congressional district until 2019, focusing on financial services and economic policy as a member of the House Financial Services Committee. His passion was bringing prosperity to rural America. As the lead sponsor of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA), Sean Duffy addressed the national ramifications of Puerto Rico's unprecedented debt crisis and ensured that public services for residents could continue. After resigning from Congress to prioritize his family amid health challenges with his ninth child, he co-hosted "The Bottom Line" on Fox Business Network starting in 2023.
As Secretary, Duffy has prioritized infrastructure investments, efficiency, safety, and the speedy delivery of projects. Since July 9, 2025, he has additionally served as acting administrator of NASA. A devoted Catholic and family man, Duffy is married to Rachel Campos-Duffy, a fellow television personality, and they have nine children.
