Trump appoints fossil fuel executive to lead U.S. energy department signaling policy shift
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President-elect Donald Trump has announced Chris Wright, a fossil fuel executive, as his choice to lead the U.S. Department of Energy. This signals a significant shift in U.S. energy policy as Trump prepares to take office. Trump is expected to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement and roll back regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. He plans to expand oil and gas drilling and partially repeal the Inflation Reduction Act, which supports clean energy investments. Additionally, Trump has established a National Energy Council, led by North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, to coordinate energy policies. This council aims to promote U.S. energy production and reduce regulations.