Trump selects fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary
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President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Chris Wright, a fossil fuel executive and campaign donor, as his energy secretary. Wright is the CEO of Liberty Energy and supports oil and gas development, including fracking. Wright has criticized climate change efforts and believes fossil fuels are essential for economic growth. He lacks prior experience in Washington. If confirmed, Wright will also join the new Council of National Energy, chaired by Doug Burgum, Trump's nominee for the Interior Department.