Trump selects fracking advocate Chris Wright as energy secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, as his energy secretary. Wright is a strong supporter of oil and gas development, including fracking, aligning with Trump's goal of U.S. energy dominance. Elon Musk has called for public input on Trump's selection for Treasury Secretary. Musk endorsed Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, over Scott Bessent, emphasizing the need 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 unfilled.