Trump appoints fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary
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President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Chris Wright, a fossil fuel executive and campaign donor, as his Energy Secretary for a second term. Wright is the CEO of Liberty Energy and supports oil and gas development. Wright is known for advocating fracking and has backing from influential conservatives, including oil tycoon Harold Hamm. Hamm has been a key advisor on energy issues during Trump's first term. Wright has opposed climate change initiatives and may push to resume natural gas export approvals halted by the Biden administration. This appointment marks a shift towards a more fossil fuel-friendly energy policy.