Trump nominates Chris Wright, fossil fuel advocate, as Energy Secretary
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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Chris Wright as the next Secretary of Energy. Wright, a fossil fuel advocate and climate change skeptic, is known for his support of oil and gas development, including fracking. Wright is the founder and CEO of Liberty Energy and has a background in electrical engineering from MIT and UC Berkeley. He has criticized policies aimed at reducing fossil fuel use, claiming they harm economic growth. This nomination is part of Trump's broader cabinet selections following his election victory. Trump will take office in January 2025.