Trump selects fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary for second term
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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 a focus on energy dominance and reduced environmental regulations. Wright is known for opposing climate change initiatives and may push to resume natural gas export approvals halted by the Biden administration.