Who Is Sean Duffy, The Public Face Of The Federal Government's Response To The Dc Plane Crash?

Sean Duffy, the new transportation secretary , faces his first major crisis just hours after his swearing-in.

Duffy, who was confirmed by the Senate Tuesday , quickly emerged as the public face of the federal government's response to the deadly plane crash at Reagan National Airport, the closest airport to Washington, D.C. An Army helicopter collided with an American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members Wednesday night while the plane was landing, sending it careening into the frigid Potomac River. All onboard are feared dead in what is shaping up to be the deadliest U.S. air crash in decades.

Here are some things to know about Duffy:

He's a former reality TV star, lumberjack and congressman from Wisconsin

A former Republican congressman from Wisconsin, Duffy's resume includes stints as a lumberjack athlete, reality TV star, prosecutor and Fox News host.