Sean Duffy promised to not interfere in ongoing agency investigations into Elon Musk’s electric car company if confirmed to head the department.

During a confirmation hearing in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, Sean Duffy, who is a former Republican congressman and lobbyist, claimed that he would allow the regulatory process to work itself out when it came to the car company owned by Trump’s buddy and political benefactor, Elon Musk.

Sean Duffy, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead USDOT, promised to not interfere with ongoing NHTSA investigations into Tesla if confirmed as secretary.

Donald Trump's nominee for Transportation Secretary has pledged to allow ongoing safety investigations into Tesla vehicles to continue, despite the close relationship between the former president and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

Sean Duffy, Trump's pick to lead the Department of Transportation, will support NHTSA's safety probes into Tesla's vehicles.

Plus, Trump's Department of Transportation pick wants EVs to pay their fair share, and America's dealer lobby targets direct sales.

Blue Origin's New Glenn finally roared into orbit in the early hours of Thursday, with SpaceX's Starship rocket set to launch hours later.

He is really smart," attorney Michael Borden said of Transportation Secretary-nominee Sean Duffy. “He is a really quick study. Everybody likes him. And he can be very, very effective.”

The New York Times is reporting that Elon Musk is preparing to set up the Department of Government Efficiency in the Eisenhower Building, which is less than a five-minute walk from the White House. It’s still unclear if the billionaire will have complete unfettered access to the West Wing (that requires a “special pass”),

Thirteen billionaires and ten individuals known from television or the entertainment sector will be part of Donald Trump's cabinet, which will be sworn in on Monday, 20 January. The political circle of the 47th President of the United States will be one of the most unconventional in history.

Thirteen billionaires and ten individuals from television or the entertainment industry will be part of Donald Trump's cabinet, which will be sworn in on Monday, January 20. The political circle of the 47th President of the United States will be one of the most unconventional in history.

Well, folks, welcome to yet another chapter of "Trump Administration Picks the Perfect Candidate for the Absolute Worst Job Possible." This time, it’s Sean Duffy—former House lawmaker, reality TV star (remember Real World: Boston ?