Sean Duffy’s son-in-law divides Trump-backing Republicans in a Wisconsin congressional race
Summary
Michael Alfonso, son-in-law of U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, is running for Congress in Wisconsin’s 7th District. He has strong support from President Donald Trump and his father-in-law but faces criticism from some local Republicans who say he lacks experience.Key Facts
- Michael Alfonso is 26 years old and is running for Congress in Wisconsin’s 7th District.
- Sean Duffy, Alfonso’s father-in-law and U.S. Transportation Secretary, is actively supporting Alfonso’s campaign.
- Duffy has contributed $1 million to Alfonso’s campaign from his old congressional account.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Alfonso, calling him a “MAGA warrior.”
- Some local Republicans criticize Alfonso for lacking experience and leadership skills.
- Alfonso points out that early U.S. presidents like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were 26 when first elected.
- Alfonso participated in a reality video series with Duffy, who was on MTV’s “Real World” in 1997.
- Duffy served nearly nine years in Congress before becoming Transportation Secretary in 2025.
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