Sean Duffy explains how he became Transportation Secretary: RACHEL CAMPOS DUFFY: “He wanted to serve the president in any way. He ended up in Transportation because that was all that’s left. 
SEAN DUFFY: But the president told me, and I believe this with him. He said, “if I wasn't the president, I would pick the Department of Transportation of any department. It's the best department. And I'm going to give it to you.” Because he's a builder and he, whether it's roads and bridges, like he's talking about concrete and bridges and designs and colors. And he loves aviation so that -- we have a president who cares about the infrastructure of America. Usually presidents don't give a sh--, a darn. 
RACHEL CAMPOS DUFFY: He did say, “don’t f it up.” SEAN DUFFY: Don’t f it up.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called on Congress to authorize $50 billion in emergency funding to overhaul the US air traffic control system after a technical issue spawned the longest nationwide grounding in more than two decades

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed the FAA’s aging air traffic control system for the nationwide ground stop that brought flights across the US to a halt. Duffy said outdated equipment was overwhelmed with data, triggering the communication issues behind the massive disruption.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says President Trump has been in constant contact with him and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin as officials respond to the nationwide air traffic control disruption. Duffy says both officials met with Trump in the Oval Office and remained in contact with him until moments before their public appearance. “He loves aviation. He loves the airspace,” Duffy says, describing Trump’s longstanding frustration with the nation’s outdated air traffic control technology. Get continued FOX News coverage streaming live on @foxone:

JUST IN: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announces U.S. airspace has reopened as of 8:15 p.m. ET after a nationwide ground stop leaves travelers stranded. Officials have identified the problem and restored air traffic control operations, but Duffy warns delays will continue. “It’s going to be slow,” he says, urging passengers to check with their airlines as carriers work to get flights back on schedule.