What is Sean Duffy's net worth?
Sean Duffy is an American politician, prosecutor, former sports commentator, and reality television personality who has a net worth of $4 million. Sean Duffy's 2009 financial disclosure revealed him to be one of the poorest members of Congress. Duffy disclosed at the time that he had mortgage debts between $250,000 and $500,000, student loan debts totaling $100,000, family loans worth $250,000, and $50,000 in credit card debt. According to his most recent financial disclosure, from 2018, his net worth was $39,500.
Sean drastically improved his finances after stepping down from Congress in 2019. He was first hired by CNN to be a political commentator. In December 2022, he was named a co-host of "The Bottom Line" on Fox Business.
Sean Duffy rose to fame as a cast member on MTV's "The Real World: Boston" in 1997, he later transitioned into politics as a Republican congressman representing Wisconsin's 7th congressional district from 2011 to 2019. Known for his conservative views and media appearances, Duffy notably served on the House Financial Services Committee and has become a regular contributor on Fox News, demonstrating a unique career trajectory from reality TV star to influential political figure.
In November 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced he intended to select Sean to be his Transportation Secretary.
Early Life
Born October 3, 1971, in Hayward, Wisconsin, Duffy grew up in a large Irish Catholic family with ten siblings. He attended St. Mary's University and graduated from William Mitchell College of Law. During his youth, Duffy was a competitive lumberjack athlete and speed climber, winning several championships and following in his family's logging tradition.
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TV Career
Duffy's television career began when he was cast on "The Real World: Boston" in 1997, where he lived with seven strangers while cameras documented their lives. He later appeared on "Road Rules: All Stars" and "Real World/Road Rules Challenge." This exposure gave him initial public recognition and media experience that would later prove valuable in his political career.
Political Career
Before entering Congress, Duffy served as District Attorney of Ashland County, Wisconsin, from 2002 to 2010. He was elected to Congress in 2010 as part of the Tea Party wave, filling the seat of longtime Democratic Representative David Obey. In Congress, he focused on financial regulation reform and rural development issues. Duffy served on the House Financial Services Committee and chaired the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance. He resigned from Congress in September 2019, citing family reasons.
Personal Life
Duffy met his wife Rachel Campos-Duffy, also a "Real World" alumna (San Francisco season), during a cast reunion show. They married in 1999 and have nine children together. After leaving Congress, Duffy became a CNN contributor and later joined Fox News as a regular contributor. He and his wife frequently appear together on Fox News programming, particularly on "Fox & Friends." The family resides in Wisconsin, where they balance their media careers with raising their large family. In 2019, their ninth child was born with Down syndrome and a heart condition, which influenced Duffy's decision to step down from Congress to focus on his family.
Real Estate
In August 2021, Sean and Rachel paid $2 million for a 9,600-square-foot home in Far Hills, New Jersey. The property, which is set on 12 acres, features 5 bedrooms and nine bathrooms.
