Chris Wright Nominated as Energy Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Chris Wright, the CEO of Liberty Energy, as the next Secretary of Energy, signaling a potential shift towards aggressive fossil fuel policies. With a net worth of approximately $171 million, Wright is a prominent advocate for oil and gas exploration, including controversial fracking techniques, and has openly dismissed climate change as a crisis. His selection is expected to end restrictions on natural gas exports and reshape U.S. energy strategy, raising concerns among environmental groups about the implications for sustainable energy sources. Wright, who has no prior political experience, has previously made headlines for unconventional publicity stunts, such as drinking fracking fluid to demonstrate its safety. Trump praised Wright as a leading technologist and entrepreneur, emphasizing his role in the American Shale Revolution. If confirmed, Wright will lead a new Council of National Energy aimed at enhancing U.S. energy dominance and reducing regulatory burdens.