Trump Nominates Fracking CEO Chris Wright as Energy Secretary
TL;DR
President-elect Trump has nominated Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy and a fracking industry leader, as Energy Secretary. Wright, a Trump donor, will need Senate confirmation and is expected to focus on reducing regulations and boosting oil and gas production. He will also serve on a new Council of National Energy. The nomination highlights Trump's support for the fracking industry, despite its environmental controversies.
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