Trump picks former congressman and Fox host Sean Duffy as transport secretary

Mr Duffy is the second Fox-affiliated television host the US President-elect has named to his Cabinet Picture: Jacquelyn Martin/AP

US President-elect Donald Trump said he was naming former congressman and Fox host Sean Duffy as his nominee for transportation secretary, as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet.

Former Wisconsin representative Mr Duffy was one of Mr Trump’s most visible defenders on cable news — a prime concern for the media-focused president-elect.