Trump selects Chris Wright as energy secretary while Musk calls for public input on Treasury pick

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, as his energy secretary. Wright supports oil and gas development, including fracking, aligning with Trump's goal of U.S. energy dominance. Elon Musk has suggested that the public should have a say in selecting the Treasury secretary. He endorsed Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, over Scott Bessent, advocating for change in financial leadership. Trump has also appointed Will Scharf as assistant to the president and White House staff secretary. He continues to finalize his cabinet, with key positions like Treasury and Education still unannounced.