Trump Names Fossil Fuel Executive Energy Secretary
President-elect Trump nominated Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy and a prominent fossil fuel advocate, to serve as Energy Secretary. Wright, a vocal opponent of climate change initiatives, supports increased fossil fuel production and aims to reverse the Biden administration’s pause on natural gas export approvals. His appointment has drawn both praise from conservatives in the energy industry and criticism from environmental groups who deem it a setback for clean energy development. If confirmed, Wright will play a key role in Trump’s plan to achieve global “energy dominance” alongside Interior Secretary-nominee Doug Burgum.
John Q. Hosedrinker