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Transportation Secretary Targets Illegal CDL Licenses for Safety

12/23/2025

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Sean Duffy (Transportation Secretary) cited fatalities on U.S. highways linked to illegal immigrants obtaining non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses without vetting.
He described the Department of Transportation's crackdown on states issuing these licenses, noting California revoked 17,000 CDLs.
Duffy emphasized the need for qualified drivers to ensure road safety during the busy travel season.
Duffy spoke at AmericaFest, where he honored the late Charlie Kirk.

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Sean Duffy (Transportation Secretary) cited fatalities on U.S. highways linked to illegal immigrants obtaining non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses without vetting.
He described the Department of Transportation's crackdown on states issuing these licenses, noting California revoked 17,000 CDLs.
Duffy emphasized the need for qualified drivers to ensure road safety during the busy travel season.
Duffy spoke at AmericaFest, where he honored the late Charlie Kirk.