Sean Duffy Biography and Wiki
Sean Duffy is a former American sports commentator, television personality, prosecutor, and politician who has been making waves as the 20th United States Secretary of Transportation since January 2025.
Before this role, Duffy took on the position of acting Administrator of NASA from July to December 2025. A proud member of the Republican Party, he represented Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019 and served as the District Attorney for Ashland County in Wisconsin from 2002 to 2010.
On November 18, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump revealed his plan to nominate Duffy for the role of U.S. Secretary of Transportation. Duffy was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on January 28, 2025, and took the oath of office that very same day. Then, on July 9, 2025, President Trump appointed him as the acting NASA Administrator until Jared Isaacman was confirmed by the Senate on December 18, 2025.
Sean Duffy Education
Duffy finished his high school studies in his hometown of Hayward, Wisconsin. Later, he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from St. Mary’s University. Sean then received a JD degree in Law from William Mitchell College of Law.
Sean Duffy Age and Birthday
How old is Sean? Duffy is 54 years old as of 2026. He was born Sean Patrick Duffy on October 3, 1971, in Hayward, Wisconsin, United States. Her birthday is celebrated on the 3rd of October every year. His zodiac birth sign is LIBRA. READ: Alexandra Lewis
Sean Duffy Nationality and Ethnicity
Duffy is an American national by birth. He grew up in a middle-class household based in Hayward, Wisconsin, United States. Therefore, he belongs to the white-American heritage and ancestry.
Sean Duffy Height
Sean stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m). He has an average body stature and also maintains an average body weight of around 50 kilograms. His other body measurements are still under review. Sean’s hair color is brown and his eyes are hazel.
Sean Duffy Family Adopted | Parents
Duffy was born and brought up as the tenth child of his parents who lived in Hayward Wisconsin with eleven children. He grew up as the son of Thomas Walter Duffy (father) and Carol Ann Duffy (mother). Sean has ten other siblings who are both successful in their different career paths. He began speed climbing and log rolling when he was only five years old. Duffy now holds two speed-climbing titles.
Sean Duffy Wife | Rachel Campos
Is Sean Married? Duffy is currently married to his wife Rachel Campos-Duffy. The two met for the first time while they were both co-stars on Road Rules All-Stars. Later, they got married in a local catholic church held in Sean’s hometown in Wisconsin. The couple first lived in Ashland, Wisconsin but moved to Wausau, Wisconsin after Duffy was a district attorney for the county. Sean and Rachel are blessed with nine children.
Sean Duffy Children
Sean Duffy’s children are a central part of his personal life and family story. He and his wife, Rachel Campos‑Duffy, have nine biological children together.
Sean and Rachel Duffy’s nine children include:
Evita Pilar Duffy – the eldest daughter, born in 1999.
Xavier Jack Duffy – their first son, born in 2001.
Lucia‑Belén Duffy – daughter, born in 2004.
John‑Paul Duffy – son, born in 2006.
Paloma Pilar Duffy – daughter, born in 2008.
MariaVictoria Margarita Duffy – daughter, born in 2010.
Margarita Pilar Duffy – daughter, born in 2012.
Patrick Miguel Duffy – son, born in 2016.
Valentina Stella Maris Duffy – the youngest daughter, born in 2019 with Down syndrome and a heart condition.
Sean Duffy Children | Baby
Duffy is the father of nine biological children. His wife, Rachel gave birth to her last born baby; Valentina. In 2019, Rachel and Sean welcomed a new baby named Valentina Stella Maris Duffy. She was born a month before her due date with Down syndrome and several holes in her heart. Valentina had to undergo surgery after the emergency delivery.
Sean Duffy Salary
Duffy working as a political commentator and contributor for The FOX News Channel based in New York City earns an annual salary ranging from $95,000 to $100,000.
Sean Duffy The Real World Boston on MTV
In January 1994, Sean made an appearance as a cast member on MTV’s sixth season on The Real World Boston. The show featured him and a whole diverse group of strangers living together under the same roof for several months in different cities each season. Sean left the show before season seven was released and appeared on Real World/Road Rules Challenge.
Sean Duffy Net Worth
Duffy is a renowned American former US representative, prosecutor, contributor and TV personality who has an estimated net worth of around $ 10 million
Sean Duffy Congressman United States Secretary of Transportation
What is Sean doing Now? Sean Duffy is a former American sports commentator, television personality, prosecutor, and politician who has been making waves as the 20th United States Secretary of Transportation since January 2025.
Before this role, Duffy took on the position of acting Administrator of NASA from July to December 2025. A proud member of the Republican Party, he represented Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019 and served as the District Attorney for Ashland County in Wisconsin from 2002 to 2010.
On November 18, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump revealed his plan to nominate Duffy for the role of U.S. Secretary of Transportation. Duffy was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on January 28, 2025, and took the oath of office that very same day. Then, on July 9, 2025, President Trump appointed him as the acting NASA Administrator until Jared Isaacman was confirmed by the Senate on December 18, 2025. RELATED: Enrique Acevedo
In 2009, he announced his campaign for Congress in Wisconsin’s seventh congressional district where he emerged as the winner. However, he announced his resignation from the position one year later in 2010.
Sean Duffy Wisconsin | Home
Where Does Sean Live? Sean currently resides in a simple suburb situated in Wausau, Wisconsin. Previously, the two lived in Ashland, Wisconsin but they decided to leave Ashland after Sean resigned from Congress.
Sean Duffy’s Salary as Secretary of Transportation
As the Secretary of Transportation for the United States, Sean Duffy earns a cabinet-level salary that’s determined by federal law. This role falls under the Executive Schedule, meaning that senior Cabinet officials are compensated according to the government’s established pay structure for top executive positions.
Annual Salary
The annual salary for the U.S. Secretary of Transportation is set at $221,400, in line with the federal pay scale for Cabinet secretaries.
This salary remains consistent for all U.S. Cabinet secretaries unless there’s a change made by congressional legislation. In his role, the Secretary of Transportation manages the U.S. Department of Transportation and acts as a key advisor to the President on matters related to transportation policy and infrastructure.
