Trump appoints fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Chris Wright, a fossil fuel executive and campaign donor, as energy secretary in his upcoming administration. Wright is the CEO of Liberty Energy and supports oil and gas development, including fracking. Wright's selection marks a shift towards a pro-fossil fuel agenda, contrasting with the Biden administration's environmental policies. He is expected to advocate for the resumption of natural gas export approvals, which have been on hold for over a year. Wright has received backing from prominent conservatives, including oil tycoon Harold Hamm, who has been influential in Trump's energy strategy. Wright's stance against climate change initiatives aligns with Trump's goal of achieving U.S. energy dominance.