Trump selects fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Chris Wright, a fossil fuel executive and campaign donor, as his energy secretary for the upcoming administration. Wright is the CEO of Liberty Energy and supports oil and gas development, including fracking. Wright's nomination has backing from influential conservatives, including oil tycoon Harold Hamm. He is expected to push for policies that favor fossil fuels and may expedite natural gas export approvals that were paused under the Biden administration. The Energy Department oversees U.S. energy policy, nuclear security, and environmental cleanup. Wright's appointment signals a shift towards a more aggressive fossil fuel strategy, contrasting with the previous administration's climate-focused approach.