According to informed sources, Trump’s candidates for Secretary of Transportation include a former Uber executive and three Republican members of Congress, one of whom is a Fox News host. The leading contender is Trump donor and tech entrepreneur Emil Michael, who has social connections with Elon Musk. Other candidates include Missouri State Representative Graves, outgoing Louisiana Republican Congressman Graves, and former Wisconsin Congressman Duffy, who is currently a Fox News host.

PANews, November 17, reported by Jin Shi, that according to eight insiders, Trump's transition team is considering a former Uber executive and three current or former Republican congressmen (one of whom is now a host at Fox News) to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation. Three sources stated that Emil Michael, a tech entrepreneur, former Uber executive, and a donor to Trump with social ties to Elon Musk, has emerged as a leading contender. Seven sources indicated that other candidates include Missouri House Representative and Chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Sam Graves, outgoing Louisiana Republican Representative Garret Graves, and former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy, who is currently a host at Fox News.

Insiders reveal: Trump's transportation secretary candidates include Uber executives and Fox News hosts.