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.

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

Sean Duffy, the DOT secretary pick, is slated to appear before the Senate Commerce Committee for his confirmation hearing Wednesday.

Sean Duffy, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Department of Transportation secretary, appeared before the Senate for his confirmation hearing.

streamline regulations and not interfere in ongoing agency investigations into Elon Musk’s electric car company if confirmed as secretary. Former Wisconsin congressman Sean Duffy said at his ...

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

streamline regulations and not interfere in ongoing agency investigations into Elon Musk’s electric car company if confirmed as secretary.Video above: Sean Duffy says Boeing needs 'tough love ...

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.

Following his win over Kamala Harris, Donald Trump has been assembling the administration for his second term in the White House.