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President Donald Trump announced Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright as his leader for the Department of Energy.
Trump shared the news in a statement released Saturday on his Truth Social account.
“I am thrilled to announce that Chris Wright will be joining my Administration as both United States Secretary of Energy, and Member of the newly formed Council of National Energy,” Trump said.
“He has worked in Nuclear, Solar, Geothermal, and Oil and Gas. Most significantly, Chris was one of the pioneers who helped launch the American Shale Revolution that fueled American Energy Independence, and transformed the Global Energy Markets and Geopolitics,” he added.
Wright released a statement his X account to thank Trump for the opportunity.
“I am honored and grateful for the opportunity from @realDonaldTrump to serve our country as U.S. Secretary of Energy. My dedication to bettering human lives remains steadfast, with a focus on making American energy more affordable, reliable, and secure. Energy is the lifeblood that makes everything in life possible. Energy matters. I am looking forward to getting to work,” he posted.
Trump spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt, who was also recently announced as the next White House press secretary, shared a statement following Wright’s selection on Saturday.
“The American people re-elected President Trump by a resounding margin, giving him a mandate to implement the promises he made on the campaign trail, and his Cabinet picks reflect his priority to put America First,” Leavitt stated.
“President Trump will continue to appoint highly qualified men and women who have the talent, experience and necessary skill sets to Make America Great Again,” she continued.
The announcement adds to several early decisions from Trump concerning his new leadership team. He first announced Suzie Wiles as White House chief of staff, making her the first woman to serve in the role.
Trump also announced Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State last week, along with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as the director of Health and Human Services and Doug Burgum as the Secretary of the Interior.
