Trump Appoints Oil CEO Chris Wright as Energy Secretary
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Donald Trump has announced Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, as his choice for the next US Energy Secretary. Wright, a strong advocate for fossil fuels and critic of climate change activism, is expected to align with Trump's energy policies, focusing on maximizing oil and gas production. Wright's appointment, pending Senate confirmation, would replace Jennifer Granholm, who supported renewable energy initiatives. Wright's role will involve overseeing energy diplomacy, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and nuclear energy management, amid rising US power demand.
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