Trump nominates Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright as next Energy Secretary

Donald Trump has nominated Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, to be the next Secretary of Energy. Wright is known for his strong support of fossil fuels and has claimed that the threat of global warming is overstated. He has no prior experience in Washington. If confirmed, Wright will also join the newly formed Council of National Energy. His appointment suggests a focus on increasing domestic energy production and refilling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which has been depleted under the Biden administration. Wright has expressed support for various energy sources but criticized subsidies for wind and solar power. He holds engineering degrees from MIT and UC Berkeley and has been involved in multiple energy initiatives, including geothermal and nuclear projects.