Trump selects fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary for second term

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Chris Wright, a fossil fuel executive and campaign donor, as his energy secretary for a second term. Wright is the CEO of Liberty Energy and supports oil and gas development, including fracking. Wright has backing from prominent conservatives, including oil tycoon Harold Hamm, a key Trump adviser. Hamm previously organized fundraising efforts for Trump, emphasizing support for the fossil fuel industry. Wright is known for opposing climate change initiatives and may push to resume natural gas export approvals halted by the Biden administration. He has criticized climate policies from liberal groups.