On Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Energy Secretary, Colorado’s Chris Wright, appeared before the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee for his confirmation hearing. The hearings were for the most part uneventful, but there were a few highlights – and lowlights – worth noting.
The heart of Mr. Wright’s testimony was his focus on growing American energy, both with existing sources and developing sources; he spoke at some length about the importance of growing the supply of affordable, reliable, and stable American energy:
Our nation deserves a champion for American energy and innovation, and we’ve got the Wright guy for the job. pic.twitter.com/bg38C7dQhH
— Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) January 15, 2025
Mr. Wright’s opening statement said in part:
My mission would be to inspire people in the department, and in the labs, and across the…
