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President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Chris Wright, the CEO and founder of Liberty Energy, to head the Department of Energy in his upcoming administration.
Exciting Announcement from President-elect Trump
“I am excited to share that Chris Wright will be joining my Administration as the United States Secretary of Energy and as a member of the newly established Council of National Energy,” Trump stated in a press release on Saturday.
A Leader in Energy Innovation
The newly elected president highlighted that Wright “has been at the forefront as a technologist and entrepreneur within the energy sector.” Trump’s statement elaborated, “His experience spans Nuclear, Solar, Geothermal, and Oil and Gas industries. Notably, Chris was instrumental in initiating the American Shale Revolution which significantly advanced U.S. energy independence while reshaping global energy markets and geopolitics.”
Educational Background
As noted on Liberty Energy’s website, Wright holds a mechanical engineering degree from MIT and has pursued further studies in electrical engineering at both UC Berkeley and MIT.
Commitment to U.S. Energy Independence
This key Cabinet appointment follows Trump’s campaign focus on independent energy production alongside enhancing oil and gas output. Throughout his campaign trail, he committed to expanding fracking operations while lifting restrictions on liquefied natural gas exports—an approach markedly different from that of his predecessor.
Critique of Previous Administration’s Policies
“The previous administration devastated your steel mills, eliminated coal jobs, attacked oil and gas employment opportunities while outsourcing manufacturing jobs to China among other nations,” Trump remarked during a recent rally in Pennsylvania.
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A Vision for Future Policies
The president-elect has also pledged during his second term to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement again; reverse stringent emissions regulations for vehicles and power plants; along with increasing domestic oil production through methods like fracking.
Swift Transition Team Actions
This time around, Trump’s nominees are being announced more rapidly than during his first term transition period back in 2016—a move attributed by his team to an emphasis on prioritizing American interests.
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A Mandate for Change
“The American electorate re-elected President Trump decisively granting him a mandate to fulfill campaign promises—his Cabinet selections reflect this commitment towards putting America First,” stated Karoline Leavitt from Trump’s transition team when discussing their rapid selection process for cabinet members.
Previous Appointments Comparison
Differing from past practices where former Texas Governor Rick Perry was appointed Secretary of Energy only after December 14th during Trump’s initial term (with Dan Brouillette succeeding him later), this new approach indicates an expedited nomination process aimed at swift governance changes.
An ‘Energy Czar’ Initiative?
On matters concerning energy policy reformations under Biden’s administration regulations—Trump is reportedly considering appointing an “energy czar.” Additionally, he has already selected former New York Representative Lee Zeldin as head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
This report includes contributions from Fox News Digital’s Breanne Deppisch and Alec Schemmel.
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