Chris Wright Nominated as Energy Secretary

Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Energy, emphasized the need to expand U.S. domestic energy production, particularly focusing on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and nuclear power, during his Senate confirmation hearing. He criticized previous administrations for treating energy as a liability rather than a national asset, asserting that energy security is foundational to national security. Wright, who leads Liberty Energy, advocates for prioritizing fossil fuels and has dismissed the urgency of climate change, stating, 'There is no climate crisis.' He aims to restore U.S. energy dominance by cutting bureaucratic barriers and enhancing production capabilities. While he supports some alternative energy sources, he remains skeptical of solar and wind power. Wright is expected to receive majority support in the Senate, marking a significant shift towards fossil fuel reliance in U.S. energy policy under the Trump administration.