Senate confirms fracking executive Chris Wright as Trump's energy secretary
The U.S. Senate on Monday confirmed Chris Wright, a fracking executive, to be President Donald Trump's energy secretary. The vote was 59-38. Wright, 60, the CEO of Liberty Energy since 2011 has said he will step down from the company once confirmed.
Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary. He vows to ‘unleash’ US resources
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Monday confirmed fossil fuel executive Chris Wright to serve as energy secretary, a key post to promote President Donald Trump’s efforts to achieve U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market. The Senate approved his nomination, 59-38.
Wright Draws Enough Senate Votes to Become US Energy Secretary
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Chris Wright, a top Trump donor and founder of the oilfield services firm Liberty Energy, garnered enough votes in the U.S. Senate on Monday to become U.S. energy secretary. As voting continued, Wright had support from least 51 senators, enough to secure confirmation in the 100-seat chamber.
Chris Wright Is Confirmed to Be Secretary of Energy
The former fracking executive said in confirmation hearings that his top priority would be to “unleash” American energy production.
Wright Confirmed to Lead Energy Agency Key to Trump’s Plans
Chris Wright was confirmed as Secretary of Energy, putting the founder of an oil and gas fracking services company in charge of an agency that will play a key role in President Donald Trump’s plans for a sweeping overhaul of US energy policy.
Chris Wright confirmed to serve as Trump's Secretary of Energy
Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, was confirmed by the Senate to serve as secretary of Energy under President Donald Trump's administration.
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