Trump selects oil executive Chris Wright as energy secretary nominee
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Donald Trump has chosen Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, as his pick for Secretary of Energy. Wright is expected to promote fossil fuel development and reverse many initiatives from the Biden administration. Wright has advocated for increased fossil fuel production and expressed skepticism about climate change. His views contrast with U.S. government assessments linking climate change to extreme weather events. Trump's administration is likely to reshape the Department of Energy, which has focused on decarbonization and renewable energy under Biden. The nomination will need Senate confirmation, where Republicans will hold a majority next year.