Trump chooses oil industry executive as energy secretary

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, the founder of an oilfield services company, to lead the Energy Department, as his new administration continues to take shape. The transition team officially announced the choice on Saturday afternoon. On Friday, Trump announced a new National Energy Council to be led by his Interior Department pick, former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum. FILE – North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum waves to the crowd at a rally in Wildwood, New Jersey, May 11, 2024. On Friday, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced Burgum would lead a new National Energy Council. In this role

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