Trump picks oil company owner and Republican mega-donor as Energy Secretary

President-elect of the United States Donald Trump announced this Saturday his nomination of oilman and Republican mega-donor Chris Wright to be Secretary of Energy.

In a statement, the Republican indicated that with the election of Wright, head of Denver (Colorado)-based oil services group Liberty Energy, he wants to improve private sector investment and reduce the “energy dominance” of the United States. Are. inflation, winning the artificial intelligence arms race with China and expanding the country’s diplomatic power.

Wright, who has doubted the existence of the climate crisis, will also be part of a new “National Energy Council,” Trump said, made up of all government agencies involved in “generation, production, distribution, regulation, transportation and energy permitting.” Will happen.

To be confirmed in office, the oilman must still receive a simple majority of votes in the Senate, where the Republican Party controls 53 of the 100 seats.

Rigt has defended fossil fuels in interviews with American media, indicating that they are “essential” to society and criticizing the transition to clean energy.

Since his victory in the elections last November 5 was confirmed, Trump has been shaping his vision for the country with controversial choices in his Cabinet, appointing about twenty people who share a similar profile: Complete loyalty to his vision, good presence on television and firm support for his measures such as mass deportations.