Trump names Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright as new energy secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, to be the new secretary of the Department of Energy. This announcement comes as part of a series of recent Cabinet appointments. Wright will also join the newly established Council of National Energy. He has a background in various energy sectors, including oil, gas, solar, geothermal, and nuclear. The Trump-Vance transition team highlighted Wright's entrepreneurial experience and commitment to expanding energy access globally.